Archive · 17 Jan 2026
R Madhavan on modern chivalry confusion
R Madhavan, a famous actor, talked about how men like him are confused about the right way to show respect to women.
He said that things he used to do, like opening doors for women or standing up when a woman is standing, are now seen as offensive by some.
He mentioned that people sometimes say things like 'Please don’t open the door for me' or 'Please don’t call me ma’am'.
This makes men unsure about what to do.
Madhavan is trying to learn the new ways of showing respect in today's world.
R Madhavan discusses the confusion men face about modern chivalry.
He mentions that traditional gestures like opening doors are now seen as offensive by some.
Madhavan is trying to adapt to the new norms of respect.
He shared examples of people saying 'Please don’t open the door for me' or 'Please don’t call me ma’am'.
The actor is navigating changing social dynamics and redefined concepts of respect.
- Who
- R Madhavan, actor
- What
- Discussion on modern chivalry and respect
- When
- Ahead of the release of his film Aap Jaisa Koi
- Where
- India Today interview
- Why
- To navigate changing social dynamics and redefined concepts of respect
- Actor
- R Madhavan
- Film
- Aap Jaisa Koi
- Publication
- India Today
- Topic
- Chivalry and respect in modern times
- Key Point
- Men confused about new norms of respect