R Madhavan, known for films like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu, Shaitaan, and more, recently shared that his discipline doesn’t match that of his son Vedaant, a professional swimmer.
R Madhavan on son Vedaant’s discipline and routine: “Vedaant’s day ends at 8 o’clock, and then he’s up again at 4 in the morning”
In a conversation with GQ, Madhavan spoke about Vedaant’s intense routine, which includes waking up at 4 am and following a strict diet. 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.”
Madhavan described Vedaant as “the best of him and wife Sarita,” adding, “He’s 6’3”, has a swimmer’s body and follows a hyper-disciplined lifestyle. 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.” Reflecting on his own habits, Madhavan admitted, “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.”
Madhavan also spoke about parenting and the evolving role of modern fathers. He stressed that parents should avoid imposing their views or “guilt them into submission,” noting that today’s children are “hyper-aware, thanks to social media.” He explained, “Since Vedaant was five, I’ve spoken to him like I’m speaking to you, and have taken his opinions seriously.” He added, “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 also shared his hopes for the future, expressing a desire to remain closely connected to his son’s life. He said, “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?’ 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.”
Madhavan met his wife Sarita during a workshop in 1991. After several years of dating, the couple got married in 1999 and welcomed their son Vedaant in 2005. Madhavan was recently seen in Aap Jaisa Koi, now streaming on Netflix.
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