10 Lesser Known Facts About R. Madhavan Aka Maddy

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R. Madhavan is a pure vegetarian. The actor was even voted as the ‘Hottest Vegetarian’ in 2010 by PETA!

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[{"selector":"#anim-1180275d-f5fd-4191-983b-0e422355ff6a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Filmmaker Mani Ratman gave R. Madhavan a break as a leading man in the romantic drama Alaipayuthey in 2000. The actor even played a novelist in Mani Ratnam’s Kannathil Muthamittal in 2002.

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R. Madhavan was offered the character portrayed by Jimmy Shergill in My Name Is Khan. However, the shooting dates were clashing with 3 Idiots, so the actor rejected the role.

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