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Milind Soman to Grandmothers: This Is How I Want to Grow Old

Milind Soman is calling on grandmothers to smash the stereotype that ageing means slowing down. He recently helped organize a Grandmothers' 10K run in Mumbai, where over 50 senior women participated. His wife, Ankita Konwar, noted the power of everyday women inspiring each other to take part. Soman believes these active role models can show younger people a new, vibrant vision of growing old.

Key Points: Milind Soman Urges Grandmothers to Break Stereotypes Through Fitness

  • Milind Soman challenges the stereotype of inactive grandmothers knitting at home
  • Over 50 senior women participated in a special Grandmothers 10K run in Chembur
  • He aims to inspire younger generations by showing active older role models
  • The event was organized by Zydus Pinkathon, India's largest women's run initiative
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Milind Soman urges grandmothers to break stereotypes through fitness: 'This is how I want to grow old'

Actor Milind Soman champions active ageing, inspiring grandmothers to join runs and shatter stereotypes about slowing down after 60 or 70.

"“Just because you’re over 60 or 70 doesn’t mean life has to slow down. You can still participate in events, represent your country, and do whatever you want.” - Milind Soman"

Mumbai, Dec 15

Actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman highlighted the power of active ageing as he called on grandmothers to break long-standing stereotypes through fitness and participation.

Emphasizing that life does not have to slow down with age, the 'Paurashpur' actor shared how seeing older women stay active can inspire not just their peers but also younger generations to rethink what growing old truly looks like. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, Milind expressed, “There’s this stereotype that grandmothers sit at home, making dough or knitting. We want to break this stereotype and also encourage grandmothers to live more active lives by inspiring them through each other.”

“Just because you’re over 60 or 70 doesn’t mean life has to slow down. You can still participate in events, represent your country, and do whatever you want. This event isn’t just for grandmothers, it’s also for those watching them. We want younger people to see this and say, this is how I want to grow old,” he added.

Recently, over 50 senior women took part in a special Grandmothers 10K run at the Vivekanand Education Society grounds in Chembur. The event was organized by Zydus Pinkathon, India’s largest women’s run. The Grandmothers’ 10K highlighted a changing mindset in urban India around ageing and fitness.

Speaking about the event, Milind’s wife and Invincible Women founder, Ankita Konwar, said, “What’s beautiful about the Grandmothers’ Race is that these are not professional athletes. These are everyday women from all walks of life, coming together, inspired by each other. When you see someone you know doing something incredible, you think, ‘If she can do it, maybe I can too.”

On the professional front, Milind Soman was recently in the spotlight for his association with the web series “The Royals,” where he spoke about fitness rather than appearing in an acting role. His most recent on-screen performance was in the period drama “Paurashpur.”

- IANS

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Rohit P
Absolutely love this initiative. In our culture, we often tell our elders to "rest" and not exert themselves, thinking it's respect. But true respect is empowering them to live fully. My dadi started yoga at 68 and is now teaching her grandchildren!
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Sarah B
While the sentiment is great, I hope the focus remains on health and joy, not just performance. Not every grandmother can or should run 10K. Let's celebrate all forms of activity - a walk in the park, gardening, or dancing at home is just as valuable.
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Karthik V
Milind Soman and Ankita are doing fantastic work with Pinkathon. Breaking the "budhiya" stereotype is crucial. My mother, after seeing such news, joined a local senior citizens' badminton group. The change has to start in our own homes.
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Anjali F
This is wonderful! But we need more accessible, affordable options beyond events in big cities like Mumbai. What about grandmothers in tier 2/3 towns or villages? Fitness initiatives need to reach everywhere. Still, a great step forward! 💪
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Michael C
The mental shift is key. "You can still represent your country" – what a powerful statement. Age is truly just a number. Seeing these women run is more inspiring than any celebrity fitness post.

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