The Economic Times

R Madhavan is a top actor, has electronics degree, but has a big problem with money. He calls himself 'dumb' despite being educated

R Madhavan admitted he was dumb about money despite being academically qualified, revealing that he did not know what a balance sheet meant when he started earning. In a conversation with CA Sarthak Ahuja, he said he wished someone had taught him about financial basics and long-term health insurance at 24. Madhavan and Ahuja called for financial education in schools, arguing that young Indians need to understand money before they start earning significantly.