Vedaant: Famous surname brings pressure, but I want my own identity in swimming

Vedaant Madhavan, son of actor R. Madhavan, is representing India at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. But ahead of his debut at the continental event, the young swimmer made it clear that he does not want his identity to be defined only by his famous surname. In an interview with PTI, Vedaant spoke about the attention surrounding him, the pressure of representing India and the mindset he uses before stepping into the pool. The 21-year-old has already built a competitive swimming career of his own. According to World Aquatics, his record includes gold-medal performances at the Malaysian Invitational Age Group Swimming Championships and the Danish Open, along with strong performances at national and international meets.