Shwetha Menon has always held firm views and made her own decisions in both her life and career. Known for taking bold choices, the actress prefers to keep her personal life private. She keeps her daughter completely away from the limelight. Her husband is Sreevalsan Menon and their daughter is Sabaina. The person who has had the greatest influence on Shwetha’s life is her father, whose memories remain deeply etched in her mind. 

In her latest interview with Dhanya Varma, Shwetha opened up about her father and her daughter, and her words are now gaining attention.

“I know my father is always around me. I can feel his presence all the time. I never say or do anything without knowing he would approve. Every day, every moment, I think about him. I don’t miss him – I celebrate him.”

“When he passed away, I lost myself. My father was the man in my life. He was the only person who truly understood me. He has beaten me; he was very strict. But he led me into such a beautiful journey. As a child, I used to hate and reject him. I don’t know when he took my hand and led me forward.”

“My mother is my mother, but my father is everything to me. I often tell my daughter that she is only the third person in my life. First come my parents, then my husband, and only then her. I will never live for my daughter. I will not buy or invest anything for her. I believe she has her own destiny. Doing everything for her would only make her cripple. What I can give her is good education and good health. After that, she must find her own future.”

“I don’t buy anything for my daughter. What I do give her are trips and experiences so she can make beautiful memories. My father did the same, and unknowingly, I am doing exactly that. Sometimes my daughter says the flat we live in is hers. I immediately corrected her – no, it isn’t. I only have one life and I will live it to the fullest. I will not be giving away even five paisa. I want to enjoy my life. I don’t want her to be dependent on me. I am very clear about that.”

“Parents shouldn’t waste their lives keeping aside money and investments for their children. That is the biggest mistake we make. When we live for others, we forget to live for ourselves. Live for yourself first – your children will grow watching that. Don’t punish them by giving them everything. They don’t need crores. What they need are good moments, love, time and security. Make sure they get proper education. Guide them in what they are passionate about. That is what needs to be done,” said Shwetha Menon.