R. Madhavan

Date of Birth: June 1, 1970

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

R. Madhavan, born as Madhavan Balaji Ranganathan, is an acclaimed Indian actor, writer, and film producer who has made significant contributions to both the Bollywood and Tamil film industries. He was born on June 1, 1970, in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India. Madhavan completed his education at Rajaram College in Kolhapur where he was a part of the NCC cadet program. His prowess in public speaking earned him a trip to Canada as part of an exchange program, which ignited his interest in acting. Madhavan began his career in television before making his film debut in 2000 with the Tamil romantic drama “Alaipayuthey,” directed by Mani Ratnam. The film was a massive success and established him as a leading actor in Tamil cinema. He went on to deliver several hit films including “Minnale,” “Run,” “Kannathil Muthamittal,” and “Anbe Sivam.” He also found success in Bollywood with films like “Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein,” “Rang De Basanti,” “3 Idiots,” and “Tanu Weds Manu.” Apart from his acting career, Madhavan has ventured into writing and producing films. He made his directorial debut with the film “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,” a biographical drama based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, a former scientist and aerospace engineer of the Indian Space Research Organisation. Madhavan is known for his versatility as an actor and has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He continues to be a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, known for his dedication, talent, and charismatic screen presence.

5 Interesting Facts about R. Madhavan

1. R. Madhavan is a versatile actor who has worked in seven different languages: Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, English, and Bengali.

2. He was an NCC cadet in college and won the Maharashtra Best Cadet Award, which earned him a trip to England.

3. Madhavan is a vegetarian and has been featured in PETA’s list of ‘India’s Hottest Vegetarian Celebrities’.

4. He holds a degree in electronics and was also a public speaking instructor before entering the film industry.

5. Madhavan is an avid golfer and has won several amateur golf tournaments.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from R. Madhavan

1. “I think the most important quality in a partner is a sense of humor.”

2. “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.”

3. “Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.”

4. “I always believe that the journey is more beautiful than the destination.”

5. “The only thing that matters is how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

R. Madhavan’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $15 million.

Children

R. Madhavan has one son named Vedaant Madhavan, who was born on August 21, 2005. Vedaant is a professional swimmer and has represented India in various international swimming competitions.