How my alter ego helped me find myself | Anu Menon | TEDxMICA

Perhaps, Lola Kutty, a character that Anu Menon famously played for years is much more popular and recognizable than her. While one would think she'd lose herself in the character, Anu talks about how she truly found herself in Lola
Anuradha Menon is an Indian television actress and theater artist best known for her alter ego Lola Kutty, the popular Channel [V] VJ. She is also VJ Laila on Channel [V]. Originally from Kerala, she grew up in Chennai and later moved to Mumbai to where she got her break into Indian theater. She has performed in many notable plays including Zen Katha, Sammy! and Only Women. Lola Kutty also appeared in the 2009 movie Quick Gun Murugun as the Locket Girl, and in the 2014 film Happy New Year as a television reporter.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@nikhilruparelia2515]

Your sarcasm, your grace, your wit, your wisdom, your sense of humor and your intelligence are immaculate. Hats off !!!!

[@meghnashukla542]

Not many men can be comfortable around such witty, confident, smart and funny women. Anu ... I believe you are all of that and more. Best wishes.

[@Bmdiron]

Awesome expression

[@engineeringmaterials685]

Your explanation might be good for some other people📈📈

[@Kerkarfam]

Completely agree...

[@arjuntevar3260]

The Last line was amazing. That is invest in your heart that will give you dividend!!

[@tanjeenatahrinislam2980]

The ending is one of the simpler but most influential thing I have ever heard.

[@krittikasengupta16]

On a lighter note, that dress is BOMB!

[@sinijames6786]

Lola kutty, you are ahead of time woman! Anu, thank you for being you. :-)

[@niharika8]

Beautifully described rejections and the way to deal with it. Phenomenal and extraordinary

[@delunachan5930]

I accidentally started with a stand up comedy of her and here i am completely adoring this women. Love your confidence, sincerity and humour. All the best for upcoming days.

[@puspitamukherjee]

As they say confidence is the best accessory.... bring it on girl

[@TheArunVincent]

Shes trying it since 25 years.. No luck.

[@aishwaryaraghunath9312]

A human with sense, humor and way ahead of time. Loved listening to each frame of this speech. Kudos👏👏

[@architectMd]

Anu Menon! Very talented, versatile, humorous, mimic actor multifaceted! God Almighty Bless!

[@riyaannthomas1065]

Anu Menon why are you so good 👌... Every time I listen to you it makes me feel happy

[@purnapratitisaha8191]

The smile that you add with every hardship you've mentioned, makes it all the more heart-breaking. This was a funny yet very emotional speech... Really inspired!

[@kirandeshmne6165]

Totally agree...many a times I thought now she will wipe a tear but she held on, that too with a smile!

[@rajlaxmiprabhu1938]

Kousalya suprajaram .... is a shlokam recited by Vishwamitra to wake up Lord Rama in a cheerful manner by uttering his mother's name and giving the highest respects to the women who make their child a Supraje (good citizen). Invoking the cosmic energy for the welfare of the mankind by uttering the name of the one who had held the super conciousness in her womb is the beauty of this verse. This particular shloka has great meaning. Please friends, if possible listen to it everyday to invoke the super conciousness in you. Thanks Ms Anu for bringing it up here.

[@alexanderelvis1114]

Let me be upfront!! I loved Lola from bottom of my heart!!! We miss u Lola....pls come back!!!

[@rickyrules4u]

Awesome Speech.. From Lola kutty days.. Ma'am you have been amazing!!!

[@sandeepkaur1843]

this is amazing. just incredible talk. loved it

[@ashwinikurhekar3053]

Love your Attitude, way of thinking, English... everything... no words... just awesome. Love u!

[@pallavipinge]

She’s outstanding!!!! An absolute natural & brilliant in English and Hindi! Will definitely need to watch Lola Kutty!

[@harshalgadda6451]

U r one the best stand up comedian. N ur command over the language is superb. Luv 😍

[@Leo_2190]

One of the best rather natural Tedex less mugged talk ever.... am sure half the audience didnot understand what she meant.... kudos To kutty

[@juidasgupta5120]

You are amazing Anu ! Extremely confident, beautiful and witty. Absolutely love watching your content on stage ! ♥️♥️

[@trishascorpio]

Such a classy woman and boy the performance was engaging!! Enjoyed every bit of the speech. Loads of love and good wishes for the talented lady. I hope we get past our beauty stereotypes and I am sure the world will be see more of real talent.

[@fatemakotawala7457]

Awestruck is what I felt after listening to all you had to say !

[@bestyreuben2489]

We need you back Lola.. The world needs you Anu...

[@umairansari87]

besty reuben zdjfk Dgkfjf Shhsjg

[@rtanwar6976]

besty reuben...what is Lola...Pls tell me..

[@ajithhbk]

rohit tanwar then ur not a 90s kid every one knows her by Lola kutty only thing which is good on channel v

[@nirikshashetty89]

I love you!!! Especially for the last line about investing your heart!! I have a hard time doing that but will not stop trying!!

[@soniasunshinetrail3004]

Humor and intellect in one package! First time watching a comedian with class. You deserve a way better audience my dear and way more accolades!

[@richabhardwaj2929]

So pretty n graceful... I love her sense of humor. Love u lola kutti...

[@AbhishekSrivastava_ab]

This video is gold. I love the way she talks and presents herself. Her humour is amazing and there is so much satire. Kudos..

[@parimalavaishnavitk1991]

Really beautiful. Thanks for saying it out loud!!!

[@boltohchintu9942]

U talk sense... Saw ur standup.... Never saw ur TV shows... Liked u. Simple sense and sense in well packed form.

[@priyakushwaha7064]

Damn! Her way of delivering words just outstanding 👌

[@kshiteeja474]

@Anuradha Menon you're beautiful..and your thoughts and experiences even more inspiring!

[@Eshika_Khatter]

after long time heard beautiful english... ❤ .. in a very beautiful manner

[@KajalKumari-jb6du]

Lovely....amazingly ....expressed ......feelings...beautifully used english language

[@imraanalimohammed6031]

Absolutely loved the ending ....pour ur heart ..invest ur heart in everything you do ..

[@awesomeruhi901]

One of the best talk .......

[@happinezzkey]

We love you Lolakutty.. but we love and appreciate Anu Menon more for this attitude ❤

[@kiranjasani7011]

Love love love this!!!!! 😍

[@archanatruelight7693]

Ma'am you are as always great observation.. superb.. Honest.. Tyvm

[@aishaalabbasi5393]

Ive been following Lola Kutti since I was a kid you brought so much humor into my life as a young teen thank you for that Anu!

[@krishnabhojak2240]

I can watch this all day long .. U are just amazing 💖

[@dipankjain2587]

One of the best TED talks i have ever heard....proud of you dude!!

[@nicksharma1377]

You are so great.. your way of depicting things... Got me glued to the very end.. huge respect🤗

[@ramanarayanan8839]

Lovely lovely. Very fulfilling to hear you. Took a couple of cues from your sharing to incorporate into my journey.

[@yugalonkar8907]

great girl! you have amazing content to put and even style.

[@bellajames7913]

This is was an amazing talk to hear... thanks

[@rtanwar6976]

Anu ji You r beautiful not only outside also Inside...yes first you love & Respect urself...God bless you.

[@himi4924]

Dude.... I love you, we all love and want to see more of you and your humor....

[@santhoshiboga6265]

After this speech iam going to watch lola episodes on channel v again.

[@subinjames6321]

Anu you r d best stand up comedian I have come across..well done chechi ..kidu performance

[@leeblr3923]

You are Awesome, more power to you lady!

[@SHIBAJID]

So much at ease with herself - Admirable indeed

[@sainidasgupta737]

u are just awesome woman.. keep it up. lola rocks

[@rtanwar6976]

What a great &brave lady...Salute you Anu ji..

[@zahralakdawala8825]

Really good. Everybody should watch it at least once.

[@meghaterse4460]

Wonderful Speaker ...

[@ananditasimmy]

Oh my goodness, such a humour and such good english. Loved every sentence.

[@rishiprasad3962]

hi Lola good to see you back... i used to imitate you during your show on V ... people used to enjoy it.. come back lola ...

[@rinashah2752]

You are awesome...just love your attitude

[@upendarkarisha1206]

Very enthusiastic speech,no boring of speech

[@pritipramod5967]

Really appreciate you! Anu menon!

[@deepalijoshi9038]

I loved ur show on Amazon prime and since then I am looking for more..

[@shuchitatrehan1442]

Loved the entire piece :)

[@omtoolika]

Loved it...the Take away 17:30: "Pour your heart❤ into everything u do...Invest your heart❤, invest in your heart..❤."

[@vigneshwarichezhian7390]

Amazing talk, Anu Menon :)

[@honeykular9236]

Very good Anu Menon.. 👌👌😘😘

[@snehaparamesh8461]

Oh God untill I see your old pic I was not able to recognize you... But sure I am big fan of you and love the boldness in your talk .. love the way you entertain with you actual South Indian attire..

[@majothiroshan5635]

omg, what a beautiful way of speaking fluent english ,i am rally inspired from you.I WISH IF I WERE YOU.

[@DrAmanKapoor]

beautifu; alk and a smashing end.. You are awesome Anu , keep it up

[@himaligarg7587]

Ur amazing!! Thanku Anu. :-)

[@jayatikkrt]

Loved it anu , simply loved it

[@shailamurthy6369]

Wow, very confident and witty. Keep going Anu 😊

[@vihithmishalchintalapati9479]

Great talk!

[@snehazaman756]

THIS CROWD DID NOT DESERVE HER. HER ENERGY IS PURE AND HILARIOUS. THEY DIDN'T EVEN GET HALF THE JOKES.

[@elezachakraborty7175]

You are an amazing inspiring woman. So witty, so flashy and so beautiful. I was a fan of lola kutty and when it got stopped screening I was upset. I think you are unique with the spark you carry and every time when people saw you it definitely it lit their hearts.

[@muhammadnazakat9697]

Fine

[@rohithp7334]

You are awesome...😍 Loved it

[@mohanrajramasamy8680]

Excellent English skills,very humerous,

[@valshipley]

W0OWWWWWWW AWESOME TALK......ANU U ARE SMASHING....

[@praptikakoti9804]

This woman is really grt... Such good humour...

[@GoodSoulPossible]

Anu should be dubbed as Queen of Sarcasm. She truly hits out of the park with her witty reply

[@muditjain8784]

Too too good. So natural and funny

[@vibhaashar5819]

Excellent!Fan of u for ever

[@mariappan4809]

Wonderfull ,stupendous,

[@anubhabhandari2613]

very very inspiring👍🏻👍🏻

[@avinaykumar8044]

very nice anu... i was waiting for u so long

[@slayerzx847]

She’s so humorous and charming

[@Akari_GGWP]

Savage 😎 Totally loved it !

[@lathavaratharajan5071]

Great going Anu!

[@amitkumargupta1580]

👌 Thanku Anu..Well done 👌

[@ayeshajamil8441]

OMG!! Loved that X

[@phoenixpersonified3484]

She is amazing!!

[@r.m7921]

We loved lola kutty. I remember watching her in tv back in 2009-2010

[@shewan4]

Love it !!!!

[@motherdaughtercreations953]

from 17:31 I replayed 3 times. The most important message I took from this video.

[@tanyadastur3216]

LOVED THIS❤️

[@creamycandle]

Oo my lady....you just nailed it

[@snehagaur3463]

Awesome..love u

[@SamPatel-xd5rc]

Very nice.. Enjoyed it

[@harsituniyal366]

Wonderfully narrated. And that oxymoron joke was the first lit.