R Madhavan opens up about owning a yacht, says he’s ‘insecure’ about his bank account: ‘I don’t know how much I have’ (original) (raw)

R Madhavan spoke about his lifestyle in Dubai. (Photo: Instagram/Maddy)

Actor R Madhavan, who moved to Dubai during the pandemic to support his son in his swimming training, spoke about the quality of life that he is experiencing. He said that he is blown away by the city, even though he still feels connected to Indian culture. In a new interview, Madhavan spoke about the recreational activities that he enjoys in Dubai, and said that the city has three personalities. He also opened up about the general insecurities that he has about money, and said that the most recent skill that he has acquired is piloting a boat.

Appearing on Mashable’s Dubai Journey series, hosted by Rannvijay Singha, Madhavan said that when he was younger, he could keep a track of his bank balance by looking at his passbook. But the processes have become more cumbersome these days, he said. Speaking in the context of his recently released film Hisaab Barabar, Madhavan said, “I’m really insecure about my bank account. I really don’t know how much I have, and how much I can afford to scrutinise it, because I don’t know what will come of it. I have a broad understanding of (how much I have).”

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Madhavan also spoke about owning a boat and getting his captain’s license. He said that people assume he owns a large yacht, but this isn’t true. “I have a simple, small boat, which is enough for the family. But I always wanted to get a captain’s license. I want to make every year significant by learning a new skill. During COVID, the new skill I learned was getting my captain’s license and learning to navigate a boat. It’s not that difficult. You sit and study for 10-15 days, you give exams and practicals, and they give you a license.”

In a past interview, Madhavan said that his wife, Sarita, thinks that he is a ‘fool’ when it comes to money. “I am not very careful about my spending but I always live within my means so if I desire to have a bigger car or better stuff… but if it doesn’t fit my budget, I will not buy it. I don’t have worldly possessions, that is the reflection of my stardom. But I do have the liberty that this stardom offers me and I enjoy it,” he said in an interview with Just Too Filmy.