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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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R Madhavan earned Rs 70,000-80,000 in Mumbai before becoming an actor; recalls how a random street encounter led to his first acting job: ‘I thought it was a scam’

R Madhavan is regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most versatile actors, with films such as Alaipayuthey , Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and, more recently, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect and Dhurandhar adding to his diverse body of work.

Unlike many actors whose careers are defined by years of rejection and struggle, Madhavan’s journey has been driven largely by self-belief and an ambition to dream big. Long before acting became his profession, the actor had already written down one of his biggest aspirations as a teenager — to become “rich and famous”.

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