Dhanush's birthday: Here are a few lesser-known facts about the South superstar

Dhanush is one of most famous actors in South Indian film industry. He has also established his name in Bollywood. Some of most memorable performances of Dhanush came in movies like Aukalam, Kaaka Muttai, Va Chennai, Pollhavan, and ors.

South star turned a year older today. As Dhanush celebrates his 37th birthday, here are some of lesser-kwn facts about National-award winning actor:

Dhanush: Lesser-kwn facts about actor

Many are unaware of Dhanush's real name; his real name is Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthoori Raja. When Dhanush entered film industry, he chose to change his st name and wanted his name to sound similar to or prominent actors like Prabhu and Prabhu Deva. 

ALSO RE | Siddharth Jhav To Subodh Bhave: What Were Marathi Celebs Upto This Weekend?

According to reports of a leing daily publication, Dhanush said that he never h dreams of becoming an actor. He wanted to pursue a degree in Hotel Manment in order to become a chef. However, his elder bror named Selvaraghavan, who is a director and screenwriter, asked him to try and build a career in cinema. Dhanush, in a previous interview, h said that initially, he threw tantrums in order to avoid getting into industry. He later me his debut with film, Thulluvho Ilamai and Kahal Kondein with latter being directed by his bror. 

ALSO RE | Mammootty, Mohanlal, Manju Warrier And Or Celeb-inspired Posters To 'break--chain'

Dhanush is married to Aishwarya Rajinikanth, who is eldest daughter of South superstar Rajinikanth. Dhanush is kwn to be a great devotee of Lord Shiva. It is kwn that Dhanush has hence named his children, Yatra and Linga. 

According to reports, Dhanush met his wife Aishwarya Rajinikanth during screening of Kahal Kondein, which released in year 2003. Reportedly, Aishwarya Rajinikanth loved Dhanush's performance and asked him to stay connected. two later tied kt in year 2004. 

ALSO RE | Prabhas' 'Darling' Movie Songs His Fans Should d To ir Playlist

Dhanush gained widespre attention for his song titled Why This Kolaveri Di. lyrics are penned by Dhanush and song is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Reportedly, singer penned lyrics of song in just six minutes and raw version of superhit was recorded in just 35 minutes. 

Dhanush is also quite passionate about music. South superstar has penned and sung several Tamil songs. Some of albums that Dhanush has penned lyrics for include Mayakaam Enna, Maryan, Valaiila Patthari and ors. 

Dhanush once bagged titled of 'Hottest vegetarian of Year'. His wife, Aishwarya R Dhanush took to twitter to appreciate actor. She wrote, ''chosen as PETA "hottest vegetarian of year "is my hubby dhanush..im so gl cos im a vegan too ... :):)go veggies !!!''. Have a look:

In year 2012, Dhanush worked with World Wide Fund (WWF). He collaborated with foundation in order to support cause of Earth Hour. His collaboration garnered widespre attention. 

ALSO RE | KS Chithra's Birthday: Mohanlal & Or Celebs Who Wished Legendary Singer