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Rahul Sharma says daughter has no access to phones or TV
Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma says his daughter has no screen time at home with actor Asin Thottumkal.
Their daughter, Arin, is seven and in Class 2.
Sharma said the family has no television and does not give her a mobile phone.
They encourage her to spend time reading, and keep books for older school classes at home.
Sharma credited Asin with guiding their daughter’s upbringing while he focuses on work.
He also said Arin can understand and speak about 12 languages, including Korean, Japanese, Thai and Chinese.
The couple’s approach means screens are kept out of their daughter’s daily life, though the interview did not say whether that will change as she grows up.
Rahul Sharma said he and Asin do not allow their seven-year-old daughter Arin to use screens, including television and mobile phones.
He said books are the only media they have at home and credited Asin with the approach.
Rahul said Arin can understand and speak about 12 languages, including Korean, Japanese, Thai and Chinese.
He made the comments in an interview with MyGov India.
Rahul also described Asin as a source of strength and support in his life.
- Who
- Rahul Sharma spoke about his wife, Asin, and their daughter, Arin Rayn Sharma.
- What
- He said Arin has no screen time and that the family has books at home instead.
- When
- In a recent interview with MyGov India; the interview date was not stated.
- Where
- The interview was with MyGov India. The family’s home location was not stated.
- Why
- Rahul said they chose to keep screens away from Arin and encouraged reading; he credited Asin with the approach.
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- Daughter
- Arin Rayn Sharma, seven years old
- Languages
- About 12, including Korean, Japanese, Thai and Chinese
- Screen access
- No television or mobile phones; Rahul said Arin has had no screens
- Books
- Rahul said they have books for Classes 8 and 9 at home; Arin is in Class 2
- Interview outlet
- MyGov India
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What people are saying
We have not given Arin any screens thus far — no TVs or mobile phones. We only have books at home.
She is just seven years old now but can already understand and speak about 12 languages, including Korean, Japanese, Thai, and Chinese.
Marrying Asin was the most important thing that worked well for me. She is the rock behind me.