Dhyan Sreenivasan makes his first public appearance after his father’s demise, says, ‘not in a mental space to joke’

Actor Dhyan Sreenivasan recently attended a public event for the first time after the death of his father, veteran filmmaker-actor Sreenivasan, who passed away on December 20. The ‘Varshangalkku Shesham’ actor, who is usually a joy to be around, expressed that humor does not come easily to him now. “This is a heavy burden. Usually, when I arrive somewhere, people expect that I will crack a few jokes and make everyone laugh. To be honest, I am not in that mental state right now, because it has only been a month and a half since my father passed away,” Dhyan Sreenivasan said at the event. The young actor is often known for his witty side and amusing conversations. The actor further added that he decided to attend the event, keeping in mind the goodwill associated with the event.

“But considering the sincerity of intention behind an event like this, I felt I should come. This is my first public appearance after my father’s death. So, when something like this comes up, and when I think about its intent, I feel I should attend. Therefore, please do not expect any jokes from me,” he reflected.

During his address, the actor also recalled a piece of advice a friend of his dad gave him years ago. “This was a few years ago, when I was in college.

I was not really studying, just going about aimlessly. One day, when one of my father’s friends, someone associated with the film industry, came home, he told me something. He said, ‘If you ever make it in life, when money starts coming into your hands, you should open three bank accounts.

’ This was at a time when I did not even know what lay ahead for me. He said, ‘If you earn Rs 1,000, put Rs 600 into the first bank account. Put the next Rs 300 into the second bank account.

Transfer the remaining Rs 100 into the third bank account.’ The money in the first bank account is for your needs and expenses. With the money in the second bank account, you must pay the taxes in this country. If you are a responsible citizen, you are obliged to pay tax, so make sure you pay it properly from that money.”When Dhyan Sreenivasan asked about the third account, he was told, “That is what will give you the greatest happiness in life. You may buy many vehicles and build houses, but the happiness you get from wholeheartedly helping someone will never come from building a house or buying a car.”Dhyan Sreenivasan also stressed that charity is not just limited to the wealthy.