Actor Rahul Bose recently shared insights into his upbringing, revealing a household that significantly defied conventional gender norms. He recounted how his father was notably more focused on appearances and clothing, while his mother adopted a more career-oriented approach, actively pushing him towards sports.
Bose openly admitted to being a “useless” child, suggesting that his mother’s rigorous parenting played a crucial role in shaping the person he is today.
In a conversation with ANI, Rahul Bose explained, “I was woke way before the word came up because my mother never cooked, my father cooked. My mother slapped me every day for 5 years. I was such a nikamma (useless) that it only helped me. And you can’t say that these days, but believe me, I was such a nikamma those days that it only helped. She forced me to play Rugby and box.”
Bose further elaborated on his distinct childhood experiences, stating, “I boxed in school, and my father was appalled. He wanted me to wear a cap so that I wouldn’t get too dark in the sun. He wanted me to play cricket and be a gentleman. He saw me playing rugby and never looked at the field when he would walk in… I am the product of a father who would ask what we should wear to a wedding and a mother who asked what I should do with my career. This is exactly opposite.”
His candid reflection underscores how these contrasting influences from his parents forged his unique identity.
