Actor Madhavan remembers days without smartphone or not much money: 'We didn’t have everything….but we had what mattered'

A life without a smartphone or internet seems like a nightmare nowadays, doesn’t it? Not just adults but even kids today are glued to their screens, scrolling endlessly, playing games and surfing the browser like a pro. And such instances sometimes make us pause and think: are children losing their innocence, like adults are losing their spark, navigating through the highly technology-driven world? Well, Bollywood actor R Madhavan, who was last seen in the blockbuster Dhurandhar 2, has shed light on the topic in a thoughtful Instagram post.

Beyond films, R Madhavan is known for his unique perspective on life, which the actor often shares on social media. Recently, the 55-year-old re-shared something valuable, recalling the times in our childhood, when passing the time was about meeting friends, engaging in fun activities and simply living a life without needing any digital tools.

When childhood meant real connections

The first slide in the post revealed how, as kids, we used to knock on the doors of our neighbours, calling our friends to come out and play with us. We were oblivious to how special it was back then. Similarly, in those days, we used to share a deep bond with our grandparents, running towards them with hearts full of love and eyes sparkling with joy.


R Madhavan’s post also highlighted another forgotten aspect of our childhood. It involved sneaking into our homes mid-play in the afternoon, just to drink a glass of water and quietly creeping out from the door, afraid that our parents would not let us play anymore, once they found out that we were inside.

Simple joys to digital distractions

Another particular slide made us think about how easily we would spend hours without getting bored, even when we did not have a smartphone. Now, we can’t even think of having fun without opening something on the internet. Indeed, the times have changed, but at what cost? R Madhavan further highlighted how we were the last generation to enjoy the simple joys of life like watching a sunset, cycling through the lanes of our neighbourhood, and feeling happy from within.

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The post concluded on a light yet meaningful note with R Madhavan pointing out that as kids, we used to beg for an extra 5 minutes to play outside, and our faces would light up when our mothers asked us to keep the change when we went out to buy anything. Today, even after earning a decent salary, those small moments of joy seem harder to find, often replaced by bigger purchases and fleeting digital distractions that rarely bring the same kind of happiness.