R Madhavan revealed the harsh reality of life to his son Vedaant to teach him gratitude: ‘I told him my cook’s salary’ | Hindi Movie News

R Madhavan enjoys a huge fan following and is considered one of India’s most loved actors Indian cinema. However, his son Vedaant decided to take a different path and has now developed his own share of fame, being a swimmer. He has often represented India at various platforms and aspires to win an Olympic medal for the country. But there are certain values ​​that Madhavan has imbibed in his son since childhood.While he has expressed pride in his son’s achievements, the ‘Dhurandhar’ actor reflected on the values ​​he consciously tried to instill in his son while raising him. Madhavan explained that although he grew up in a middle-class household, his success later allowed him to provide Vedaant with almost everything he wanted. However, he also understood that abundance could create its own challenges for a child.“One of the most important skills a child should have is an attitude of gratitude. Even though we came from a very middle-class background, I was able to afford everything Vedant wanted because of the kind of success that God bestowed upon me. But I also realized that it comes with its own set of challenges.”He said he wanted Vedaant to recognize that the comforts and privileges he enjoyed were not automatic but the result of someone else’s dedication and hard work. “I realized that there were two things I needed to teach Vedant. One was the attitude of gratitude. It’s very important for the children to know that they are privileged because someone else has worked to give them this lifestyle,” he said in an interview with Radhika Gupta on ACKO’s 100 Year Life Project YouTube channel.To make this lesson more tangible, Madhavan often used simple, everyday examples. He revealed that he would compare the cost of expensive gifts or toys with the annual income of the people who worked for the family. “Sometimes I would tell him my cook’s salary and say, ‘Do you know how much this toy they gave you costs? This man would have to work a whole year, living in that kitchen, to afford even a fraction of it.'” That made a big impact on Vedant.“According to the actor, these conversations helped Vedaant appreciate his privileges instead of taking them for granted. Madhavan also emphasized that gratitude alone was not enough; he wanted his son to treat all people with equal dignity, regardless of profession or social position.

“The second thing I made sure Vedant did was to acknowledge everyone, the lift, the guard, the drivers, the ayahs. I told him not to address them casually but respectfully, like didis and bhaiyas.” For Madhavan, it wasn’t just about etiquette or politeness, but about teaching awareness and empathy.“It’s not just about good manners. It’s about situational awareness. I wanted my son to be aware of where he is, who he’s dealing with, and to say hello to people who may not have as much money.” He shared that the moments that made him feel most fulfilled as a parent were when others noticed Vedaant’s respectful behavior. “If the warden came and said, ‘Your son is a very nice boy. He always calls me namaste,’ I felt my job was well done.“Through these lessons, Madhavan said he hopes to raise not just a successful athlete, but a grounded and compassionate human being.