Can you ever get tired of the Chuck Norris-styled Rajinikanth jokes? Well, I can’t! But that’s Thalaivar for you! Ha, Thamizhan da!
As the evergreen Superstar that he is fondly called, an entire nation is coming up with wishes and prayers and eulogising him! India has always been a cinema crazy nation. From Rajesh Khanna to MG Ramachandran, a strong mass appeal has been the forte for the stupendous success of these heroes. But then, times changed and people’s perception of cinema as a visual medium underwent a sea change.
No more running behind the trees, or sliding down the plains to show that you are happy in love! The hero doesn’t necessarily come trotting in a horse and or slay his villains with one swoosh! The audience has matured and meaningful cinema has surfaced, thankfully! But an unexplained phenomenon, Rajnikanth-has had the entire nation talking about him, not for just a year or two- but more than four decades now! Now, that’s what is special!
Here’s explaining to today’s Chota Bheem and Mighty Raju generation, why Rajnikanth, was-is-and will be the superstar your parents adore!
Miracles do happen!
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We are sure how we end fairy tales by saying and they lived happily ever after or that’s how the king remained the most powerful in the entire world. Here is a true example of a man, who fought all odds in life to reap the enormous benefits today! Coming from a very modest background in Bengaluru, who knew that Sivaji Rao Gaekwad, a lean, lanky and dark-skinned lad (against popular perceptions of heroes) would turn into Rajnikanth- a demi-god for cinema fans across the nation? That is called hard work and effort- kids.
Simplicity is the key mantra
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As soon as success makes headway into one’s life, their approach and outlook change. This is true for all. But for someone to humbly accept the success, stay grounded and humble is no mean feat. Reports suggest how Rajnikanth once noticed a debutante hero sleeping in his caravan and silently walked away to sleep elsewhere, instead of throwing his weight around. Remember to stay grounded, however high you fly.
Never forget the path travelled
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It is very easy to adjust to a new life of glitz, glamour and success. But never forget the path that led you to fame. Rajnikanth has proven time and again how he stays on top, with sterling qualities like these! He is known to stay in touch with his childhood friends and is close enough to be their ‘friend in need’ during tough situations. Every stage that he shared with his mentor (K Balachander) or senior actors, he has made sure to show them his adulations and respect, without the slightest hesitation. His friends claim, to them, he is still ‘Sivaji Rao’ and not ‘Superstar’!
March ahead and move on
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Success and failure aren’t permanent. If there is one thing that Rajnikanth hasn’t done much is to brood over a film’s failure or get overjoyed at the box-office breaking success! He is even known to quietly move away from the city, before a release for some quality ‘me’ time and instead starts focussing on the next project. When one of his films bombed at the Box-office, he even stepped up to pay the distributors for their loss. That might be something unheard of, but that’s surely one thing that makes him stand out!
So, what’s the one quality that you love the most about Rajini, that makes him stand out in the crowd? Do tell us!
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