Four Decades of Super-Stardom
Behind forty years, seven languages and more than a 170 movies is one person – the man, the style, the star, the legend of Indian cinema, the cultural icon of a country of 121 millions. Put your hands together for Thalaivar, who turns 64 years young today! Shivaji Rao Gaekwad was born Maratha, did many odd jobs in early days including being a bus conductor, got himself iconised ironically exempting his own mother tongue, humble to the hilt, stylish to its stilts… And here’s more:
- Rajini’s sizes haven’t changed for 25 years – source: his tailor!
- Years back, 3 fans of Rajini’s died in a car accident, on his birthday. Ever since, Rajinikanth celebrates his birthday, outside of the city
– Rajini’s inclination to Babaji started when he was as young as 16
– He was raised by his elder brotherRajini’s stylish cigarette stunt is older than his film career
- The inclusion of a song with a social message in all his movies, is deliberately intended
- Rajini was an athiest until a massive transformation made him a staunch devotee and a spiritual individual
- Superstar is the highest paid actor, in all of Asia! He attained this recognition, after bagging a higher salary than Jackie Chan
- Rajini afforests as often as he canUntil recently, Rajini used only a humble Fiat Padmini, before changing to the sturdy Ambassador, for his commute
- Rajinikanth is the only actor of recent times to have acted in all four milestone technologies of cinema – black and white, colour, 3D and motion capture
- No matter how early in his life you might have met him, he would definitely remember your nameRajinikanth is always punctual
- Bangalore marks Thalaivar’s hangout spot with his friendsRajini will definitely break to Himalayas to indulge in meditation, after every movie schedule
- ‘Kuselan’ is inspired from the life of himself and his close friend Bahadur
- Back in the prime of his youth, it was Bahadur who rekindled the acting interest for Rajini, while he was still a bus conductor
- Amidst all other languages, Rajini has acted in one English and Bengali movie each
- Thalaivar has consistent fan following across the globe; he is worshipped in equal status as in India, in Japan too, though they don’t follow Tamil!
So much to his credit, and yet he is humble and down to earth. With the release of Superstar’s 173rd film, idol of all times, Thalaivar celebrates his 64th year of humble evergreen youth and style. Join us in wishing Rajinikanth all luck and happiness. We as his fans wish our dear Thalaivar all wellness, a million smiles and a very, very happy birthday!
