“I came One more year closer to death”: RGV
Film director Ram Gopal Varma once again grabbed attention with his unique and bold thinking.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 7 April 2026 7:39 PM ISTFilm director Ram Gopal Varma once again grabbed attention with his unique and bold thinking. On the occasion of his birthday, he shared an interesting message on social media that surprised many people.
Instead of celebrating in a joyful way, RGV wrote a deep and unusual thought about life. He said that on his birthday, he has come one more year closer to death. With this statement, he reminded everyone that life is temporary and every year brings us closer to the end. His words were simple but carried a strong meaning.
He also mentioned that celebrations should not happen without a real reason. According to him, people should celebrate only when there is true happiness or something meaningful to feel happy about. Otherwise, he feels there is no need for grand celebrations. He ended his message by simply saying “Thanks.”
This kind of thinking is very typical of Ram Gopal Varma. He is known for his different perspective on life, society, and emotions. While many people celebrate birthdays with parties and excitement, RGV chooses to reflect on life in a realistic way.
His tweet created a lot of discussion online. Some people appreciated his honesty while others felt birthdays should always be celebrated with happiness.
Ram Gopal Varma is a bold and unconventional Indian filmmaker known for changing the style of Telugu and Hindi cinema. He started his career with the film Shiva (1989) which became a trendsetter. Later, he gained national fame with movies like Satya, Company, and Rangeela. His films often focus on crime, realism and strong characters.
