This was often ridiculed early in his career. But later he became one of the best actors in South Indian cinema. But there was a time when this actor wanted to become a chef. He comes from a film family maybe a South Indian superstar today. But he had no love for acting. As a child he shied away from acting. His only interest was cooking. He wanted to become a chef. But fate played a trick and he ended up in the world of acting. Do you recognise this actor? The actor in question is none other than Tamil actor and director Dhanush. You will be surprised to know that he never dreamed of becoming an actor but he wanted to become a chef. The films trailer was recently launched at an event in Coimbatore. Speaking at the event Dhanush said I dont know why I keep getting chef roles. I wanted to cook. I wanted to be a chef. Maybe thats why I have this desire and thats why Im getting these films and these roles. Continuing his point Dhanush said In Jagame Thandhiram I made parathas. In Thiruchitrambalam I was a delivery boy. In Raayan I owned a fast food shop. In this film I make idlis. Even when I write my own scripts I still get chef roles and when other directors contact me they offer similar roles. Perhaps its all because of my passion for cooking. He continued You become what you think. The power of expression remains with me even after I became an actor. Young people should achieve what they want in life. They should believe that what they thought has already been achieved. They should work hard to achieve that dream. Anyone can achieve anything they want in life. Stay focused on your goal and keep working towards it. Realize your dreams and work hard for them. I am simply saying what happened to me in my life. When did Dhanush make his Bollywood debut? Dhanush entered Bollywood in 2013. His first Hindi film was Raanjhanaa in which he appeared alongside Sonam Kapoor. He has since appeared in Hindi films such as Shamitabh with Amitabh Bachchan and Atrangi Re with Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar. In the South he is known for films like Maari Kodi Vada Chennai Velaiilla Pattadhari Asuran and Karnan. Dhanushs film Idli Kadai will be released in theaters on October 1st. Dhanush has produced the film under the banners of Akash Bhaskaran and Don Pictures. Nithya Menen will appear opposite Dhanush in the film. Dhanush has also directed the film. Dhanushs grandmother will also be seen acting for the first time in the film. Story Highlights Dhanush originally wanted to become a chef not an actor. He overcame early ridicule to become a South Indian cinema superstar. Many of his film roles reflect his love for cooking. Bollywood debut in Raanjhanaa (2013); new film Idli Kadai releases on October 1.