There was a time I wanted to quit cinema: Mohanlal on his Journey

Veteran actor Mohanlal recently revealed that there was a point in his career when he considered quitting cinema. In a heartfelt conversation with Suhasini Maniratnam, the celebrated actor reflected on his journey and shared insights about his son, Pranav, who he believes has found the perfect balance between his passions for acting and traveling.

"At his age, I too felt like embarking on journeys, just like him," Mohanlal remarked, drawing parallels between his younger self and his son's adventurous spirit.

Recalling Pranav's early achievements, Mohanlal shared, "When he was in the sixth grade, Pranav won the Best Actor award at school. He has his own philosophies in life. He doesn’t aspire to do too many films. His way is to immerse himself in travel and take up movies occasionally. That’s his choice, and we fully support it. Let him enjoy life."

Reflecting on his own youth, Mohanlal opened up about his dreams as a young man. "When I expressed my desire to pursue cinema, my father advised me to first complete my education and then follow my passion. Why should we control our children? At Pranav’s age, I too dreamt of giving up cinema and traveling the world. Today, I feel a sense of fulfillment in seeing some of my dreams come to life through him," he shared with heartfelt emotion.

Mohanlal’s reflections offer a glimpse into his personal and professional journey while celebrating his son's choices and individuality.