✅ Yes, the content seems to be true and authentic, as reported by several sources.

These, include:

1. https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/acting-was-not-madhavans-first-love-he-was-maharastras-best-ncc-cadet-trained-with-british-army-why-he-could-not-join-indian-army/articleshow/123218992.cms - (Trust Score 8/10)

This article confirms that R Madhavan was Maharashtra's Best NCC Cadet and trained with the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force. It also states he missed joining the Indian Army by six months age limit.

2. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/madhavan-was-awarded-the-maharashtra-ncc-best-cadet/articleshow/35388858.cms - (Trust Score 9/10)

This Times of India piece corroborates that Madhavan was awarded Maharashtra NCC Best Cadet, trained with the Army, Navy, and Air Force in England, but missed defense forces recruitment due to age cut-off.

3. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meet-the-actor-who-was-among-maharashtras-best-ncc-cadets-trained-with-the-british-army-but-couldnt-join-the-indian-army-due-to-this-reason/articleshow/123226191.cms - (Trust Score 9/10)

This article details Madhavan’s NCC achievement and training with British forces, reiterating he missed joining the Indian Army due to being six months older than the age limit.

All of these major news outlets consistently affirm the claims about Madhavan’s NCC accolade, foreign military training, and narrowly missing Indian Army enlistment.