5 Lesser known facts about Dhanush

lesser known facts about DHANUSH

Dhanush goes by this name on stage but his his actual name is 'Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja'

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Acting was not Dhanush's first career choice. He has a great passion for cooking and wanted to become a chef.

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In 2011 Dhanush was given the title of India’s 'Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity' and also became the Brand Ambassador of PETA.

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Dhanush Wrote 'Kolaveri di' song in just six minutes. And in just 35 minutes the song was ready.

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Dhanush is a devotee of Lord Shiva, named their two sons Yatra (pilgrimage) and Linga (synonymous with Shiv Lingam).

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