Actor-model Milind Soman has spoken about how technology is influencing modern urban lifestyles, highlighting its role in making city living increasingly sedentary and affecting both physical and mental well-being.
In an exclusive interview, the fitness icon pointed out that heavy reliance on gadgets and digital devices has led to a more inactive lifestyle in cities. He contrasted urban living with rural life, emphasizing the advantages of staying active through walking, cycling, and manual work. Speaking about contemporary urban life, the ‘Paurashpur’ actor remarked, “The lifestyle in cities has become much worse. It is better in rural areas because there is less dependence on technology there. When we rely too much on technology, we stop using our inner abilities and gradually become mentally and physically weaker.”
He added, “These days, people in cities do very little physical work—most tasks are done on computers or phones. In contrast, in villages, people still cycle, walk, and do manual work. This puts them in a better position to understand what a healthy and fit lifestyle truly is. In cities, people have largely become lazy.”
Milind Soman, known for his disciplined fitness regimes, is vocal about the importance of staying physically active and leading a healthy lifestyle. He often discusses how modern habits and technology can impact overall well-being.
The actor also recently attended an event organized by Zydus Pinkathon, where he emphasized the pivotal role women play in shaping family habits. He stated that by understanding and embracing a healthy lifestyle, women can lead their households toward improved overall well-being.
“I feel that if women stay fit and understand what a healthy lifestyle truly means, they can also guide their families and help build healthier households. And if families become healthy, our society will become healthier, and in turn, our country will also remain healthy,” Milind Soman mentioned.