On December 13, actor Venkatesh marks another year in his life. While audiences have enjoyed his performances in films like “Bobbili Raja” and “Chanti,” the actor has maintained a relatively private personal life.
Despite being candid about his work in interviews, Venkatesh seldom discusses his life in general. Let’s take a look at the instances when the actor opened up about his spiritual inclinations.
‘You don’t always get what you want’
Venkatesh, celebrated for both his acting prowess and spiritual side, stumbled into acting by chance after a business venture failed. Reflecting on how he turned to spirituality during moments of seeking more from life, he shared with The Times of India, “I’ve learned that what you want in life and what you get are different things.
Around the release of ‘Preminchukundam Raa’ in 1997, I had a series of hits, but I wasn’t reacting much to the successes. I wondered what was wrong and why I wasn’t feeling elated. I wandered into spirituality and went to the Himalayas. Now I think I balance spirituality and my role as a human rather well.”
It took time for his family to understand
While Venkatesh credits spiritual figures like Ramana Maharshi, Christ, and the Prophet for guiding him, his journey wasn’t always smooth. Transitioning to spirituality after a life of religious adherence left his family perplexed. In a blog post, he expressed, “I believe the truth is within ourselves. I feel reborn again after having learned this.
Each of us will find our path, according to karma. It took some time for my dad and brother to understand me when I spoke to them about this. But I am content in my way, and they are happy in their lives.” Venkatesh continues to take breaks from work to retreat to the Himalayas whenever he feels the need.
