Happy Birthday Dhanush, A VIP@34
It's Dhanush's birthday today!
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He might have starred in films like Maari, Thanga Magan and Raanjhanaa but Dhanush is best known for his song Why This Kolaveri D, which became an anthem of sorts for young India. As actor, singer and filmmaker Dhanush turns 33 today, here's a pictorial look at his life and career so far.
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Dhanush, real name Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, was born on July 28, 1983. His father, Kasthuri Raja, is a well-known director and producer in Tamil industry.
His brother Selvaraghavan, also a director, is the ones who convinced Dhanush to pursue a career in acting.
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The following year, Dhanush won the hearts of critics with his performance as a mentally-disturbed boy in Kadhai Kondein, which was his brother Selvaraghavan's debut film as a director.
The movie was also a commercial success and Dhanush established a strong foothold among the A-list actors of the Tamil industry. -
The year 2008 brought in good fortune for the actor. Yaaradi Nee Mohini, opposite Nayanthara, was a hit and the actor won the Entertainer of the Year Award at the Vijay Awards the same year.
Dhanush also did a cameo in his father-in-law Rajinikanth's Kuselan.
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Between blockbuster Velaiyilla Pattathari and box office dud Shamitabh, 2014 was a mixed year for Dhanush. Velaiyilla Pattathari was Dhanush's 25th film. In R Balki's Shamitabh, the actor was teamed with megastar Amitabh Bachchan and newcomer Akshara Haasan.
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Dhanush is currently awaiting the release of his film Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 or VIP 2. The film, which has been directed by his sister-in-law Soundarya Rajnikanth, also stars Kajol.
His other upcoming projects are - Enai Noki Paayum Thota and Vada Chennai.
