Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee and Indian actor R Madhavan hit the golf course in Dubai recently,stirring social media buzz. Lee shared snapshots on Instagram,praising Madhavan's character and golfing chops.
“Great to finally get a round in with @actormaddy . One of the most respected actors going around,and turns out a genuinely top bloke off screen too . Good company,decent swing,looking forward to the next one mate,” Lee wrote.
Madhavan shot back with mutual admiration. “The feeling is so very mutual Chief. Except your swing is a subject of great envy. Until next time,” he commented,smiley in tow. Fans lapped it up,loving their camaraderie in photos.
Madhavan's love for golf is no secret. He's often talked about how sport has shaped his life,crediting it with keeping his career balanced. In past interview,he said,“It literally saved my career . It’s also been instrumental in making me get in touch with myself to understand who I really am.” Golf,for him,is a way to spend hours away from distractions.
Golf and acting run parallel for Madhavan: both need focus and tuning out noise. He explained, “At that time to eliminate all these distractions,to be able to dive deep within yourself and touch that one emotion that you want to show on the face... is exactly akin to hitting a proper, pure golf shot.” Swinging a club feels like “closest to Nirvana,” he said,highlighting his deep connection to both crafts.
His golf passion isn't just a hobby. Madhavan joined Super Golf League,aiming to up his game beyond casual matches. “I would love to be considered a serious golfer one of these days,” he said,showing his ambition .
In film world,Madhavan recently starred in Dhurandhar: The Revenge and will play inventor GD Naidu in a biopic. He's also got a Netflix series Legacy coming up.
Lee,known for his cricket skills,has long ties with Indian entertainment. Beyond cricket,he worked with singer Asha Bhosle on “Haan Main Tumhara Hoon” and debuted in 2015 rom-com UnIndian with Tannishtha Chatterjee . Always more to come…
