R Madhavan wanted to join the army, how did he become an actor?

R Madhavan, a celebrated actor in both Bollywood and the South Indian film industry, is celebrating his 54th birthday Despite over three decades in cinema, he remains eager to take on new challenges.

Initially, Madhavan aspired to join the army and even trained with the Royal Army, Navy, and Air Force He was awarded the Best NCC Cadet of Maharashtra and had the opportunity to go to England for training.

Madhavan's career in acting began with small roles in TV shows and advertisements His first film was the Kannada movie "Shanti Shanti Shanti," followed by a breakthrough role in the Bollywood film "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein."

His personal life saw him marrying Sarita in 1999 after a seven-year relationship The couple has a son named Vedant Madhavan, born in 2005.

Notable films in Madhavan's career include "Minnale," "Rang De Basanti," "3 Idiots," "Tanu Weds Manu," "Vikram Vedha," and "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect"

Apart from acting, Madhavan is an accomplished golfer and participated in a celebrity charity event playing alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Mani Ratnam

Madhavan was once considered for a role in "My Name is Khan," but scheduling conflicts with "Three Idiots" led him to opt out

In recent projects, Madhavan received acclaim for his role in "Test" (2025) and is set to appear in upcoming films like "Aap Jaisa Koi," "GD. Naidu," and "Tanu Weds Manu 3."

Madhavan's journey from aspiring army officer to a prominent actor is marked by his diverse talents and dedication to his craft

On his birthday, fans and well-wishers celebrate his contributions to cinema and wish him continued success and happiness