R Madhavan whose latest film ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ is winning hearts is known for movies like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, 3 Idiots, and Tanu Weds Manu among more. Madhavan is quite a heartthrob and has remained so over the years. The actor has been married to Sarita Birje for about 26 years has a 19-year old son is a swimmer. He’s won five Golds at the Malaysian Open, a gold and silver at the Danish Open, and bronzes at the Latvian and Thailand Opens. He also placed fifth at the Commonwealth Youth Games. In a recent interview, Madhavan has opened up on how disciplined his son is. He said during a chat with GQ that Vedant wakes up at 4am and his day ends at 8pm. He said, “As a professional swimmer, Vedaant’s day ends at eight o’clock, and then he’s up again at four in the morning. It’s the most demanding part of the job, not just for him, but also for his parents. [Laughs] That hour is called brahma muhurta, said to be the most spiritually conducive time to wake up.” He added, “He’s 6’3”, has a swimmer’s body and follows a hyper disciplined lifestyle. He added, “Even eating is an exercise for him; he doesn’t just sit down for dinner, he has to focus on chewing and on meal balance, among other things. I wish I had that kind of discipline; I think I’m actually quite lazy—I just get away with it by calling myself a creative.” He also opened up about parenting and modern fatherhood, saying that children today are “hyper-aware, thanks to social media,” and that parents should avoid forcing their opinions on them. “Since Vedaant was five, I’ve spoken to him like I’m speaking to you, and have taken his opinions seriously,” he said. “All you can do is share your experience and ensure their environment is safe. Most importantly, home must be a space where they can be their authentic selves, free of judgment.” Madhavan hopes to remain deeply involved in his son’s life and someday be a loving grandfather. “I want to be an integral part in my son’s life, the kind where my future grandkids call me thatha and visit often. I want him to someday ask me, Dad, how did you raise me?” he said. “Of course, I can’t be there for every event, but he knows I’ll always show up when it matters. We don’t talk every day or say ‘I love you’ all the time, but when he needs a solution or to talk through anything, I’m the one he calls.”
