10 lesser known facts about R Madhavan that will amaze you

Cutest Male Vegetarian

In July 2006, Madhavan was voted the "cutest male vegetarian" by an online poll conducted by the NGO, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), while Kareena Kapoor won the female award.

Best NCC Cadet of Maharashtra

He was awarded the Best NCC Cadet Maharashtra and got an opportunity to go to England for it. He was even trained with the Royal Army, Navy and the Air Force.

Supported Chennai-based charity, The Banyan

He has also provided support for the Chennai-based charity, The Banyan, and appeared in the charity musical Netru, Indru, Naalai directed by Mani Ratnam for the cause.

Wanted to be an army officer

R Madhavan had aspirations to join the army, but his dreams were squashed by his parents and after completing his graduation, he went on to teach communication and public speaking at workshops around India.

Also a Golf Player

He is also a golf player. He has appeared in a celebrity charity event in 2007 and has played alongside actor Amitabh Bachchan and director Mani Ratnam.

Married to Sarita Birje

Madhavan was already married to Sarita Birje before starting with his acting career on the big screen in the year 2000 and also has a young son. He met his wife in the year 1991, Sarita Birje, an air hostess. They started dating and married in 1999.

Graduated in Electronics

Madhavan is a highly educated man. He has done his graduation in electronics and also represented India in Canada as a cultural ambassador.

TV Debut

He started his acting career through the medium of television. He did many guest appearances in TV, including a role on the Zee TV prime-time soap opera 'Banegi Apni Baat' in 1996.

Sandalwood Talc Advertisement

R Madhavan did a sandalwood talc advertisement for Santosh Sivan in the year 1996.

2 Games MIG & Madhavan

Paradox Studios Limited launched two games with Madhavan as the lead character - Madhavan's MIG & Madhavan.