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Madhavan
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- Born 1 June 1970
- Place of Birth Jamshedpur
- Occupation Actor, Television Presenter, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Film Actor, Television Actor
- Spouse Sarita Birje (1999)
- Education D.B.M.S. English School, Kishinchand Chellaram College, Rajaram College, Shivaji University
- Years active 1993-present
- Children Vedaant
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- Rang De Basanti
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ABOUT Madhavan
R Madhavan: A Versatile Journey in Cinema Ranganathan Madhavan, a prominent figure in Tamil and Hindi cinema, has carved a niche for himself with diverse roles and accolades. His career began with Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey (2000), establishing him as a romantic lead. He further cemented his position with successful films like Minnale and Dumm Dumm Dumm. His versatility shone through in critically acclaimed performances in Kannathil Muthamittal, Anbe Sivam, and Aayutha Ezhuthu. Madhavan's foray into Hindi cinema proved equally successful. He starred in the iconic Rang De Basanti (2006), Guru (2007), and the blockbuster 3 Idiots (2009), showcasing his range. The success continued with Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and its sequel. His comeback post a hiatus included critically acclaimed roles in Irudhi Suttru (2016), earning him Best Actor awards, and Vikram Vedha (2017). His recent achievements include his directorial debut and starring role in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. He recently appeared in Shaitaan (2024). Beyond acting, Madhavan has produced films, hosted television shows, and actively engages in philanthropy, receiving PETA's Person of the Year award in 2011 and a Doctor of Letters in 2021. His career reflects a dedication to his craft, marked by both commercial success and critical acclaim. Currently, he serves as the President of FTII, Pune.
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MADHAVAN NEWS
Madhavan says he refused son Vedaant's request to 'spend quality time': 'I'm not a cosmetic dad'
May 15, 2026 8:00 pm
R Madhavan said parenting is about values and support, not attending every school event, while recalling a conversation with son Vedaant. He says he offers his son unconditional support instead.
R Madhavan reveals 5 things he is 'too shy' to ask his wife Sarita Birje: 'Being wanted hits different'
May 08, 2026 4:21 pm
Actor R Madhavan recently shared an Instagram Story, revealing 5 things he is 'too shy' to ask his wife Sarita Birje. Check it out.
Madhavan and Sarita's love story: How a student’s thank-you dinner turned into 27 years of marriage
April 17, 2026 6:32 pm
In an earlier interview, actor R Madhavan recalled his love story with wife Sarita. Their journey started in a classroom.
‘Ranveer Singh delivers explosive energy but you brought quiet strength’: RGV lauds Dhurandhar 2 star R Madhavan, calls his performance a ‘masterclass’
March 30, 2026 11:30 am
R Madhavan shared Ram Gopal Varma's message to him, in which the filmmaker praises Madhavan’s measured but brilliant performance in Dhurandhar 2.
'Go out and earn money': Madhavan recalls his wife kicking him out during the pandemic
February 04, 2026 9:28 pm
Madhavan opened up about his four-year break, how it reshaped his outlook, and how his wife pushed him back to work during the pandemic.
R Madhavan refused to play the ‘lover boy’ in Aayutha Ezhuthu; here’s the bold move he made instead
February 01, 2026 11:49 am
R Madhvan was first offered Siddharth's role in Mani Ratnam's Aayutha Ezhuthu, but the actor took some drastic measures to convince the director to cast him as Inbasekar.
Padma Awards 2026: Hema Malini calls Dharmendra a 'living institution of Indian cinema'; Mammootty expresses joy at receiving Padma Bhushan
January 26, 2026 9:28 am
Padma Awards 2026: Hours after Dharmendra was conferred Padma Vibhushan, his second wife, veteran actor Hema Malini, reacted to his posthumous Padma Vibhushan, noting that he truly deserves the honour.
Dhurandhar box office collection day 3: Aditya Dhar's spy thriller becomes Ranveer Singh's fastest film to hit Rs 100 crore mark
December 08, 2025 9:24 am
Dhurandhar box office collection day 3: Aditya Dhar's spy thriller, starring Ranveer Singh, has become his fastest film to touch the Rs 100 crore milestone, beating his last couple of hits -- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Gully Boy, and Simmba.
Dhurandhar movie review: Ranveer Singh’s ambitious spy thriller works only in flashes
March 18, 2026 3:43 pm
Dhurandhar movie review: Despite the many, many characters Dhurandhar introduces to give us a sense of Lyari’s power, crime, political and family dynamics, the plot is fairly comprehensible.
De De Pyaar De 2 trailer: R Madhavan is the new obstacle in Ajay Devgn-Rakul Preet Singh's love story
October 14, 2025 7:26 pm
De De Pyaar De 2 trailer: Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh will reprise their roles for the sequel to their 2019 hit romantic comedy De De Pyaar De.
