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From Bus Conductor To Megastar: Here¡¯s An Inspiring Journey Of Thalaivar Rajinikanth In Photos
He's a phenomenon. He's considered magical and close to god. He's what dreams are made of. Yes, we are talking about Rajinikanth, who turns 70 today. The man has a massive fan following in the country, unlike no other celebrity. Born as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad on 12 December 1950, Rajinikanth had humble beginnings as a bus conductor in the Bangalore Transport Service(BTS). Perhaps this is why the man, who is one of the highest-paid actors in the world, is so down to earth and modest. On his special day, here is an inspiring journey Megastar Rajinikanth in photos that makes Rajni fans so special.
He's a phenomenon. He's considered magical and close to god. He's what dreams are made of. Yes, we are talking about Rajinikanth, who turns 70 today. The man has a massive fan following in the country, unlike no other celebrity. Born as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad on 12 December 1950, Rajinikanth had humble beginnings as a bus conductor in the Bangalore Transport Service(BTS). Perhaps this is why the man, who is one of the highest-paid actors in the world, is so down to earth and modest. On his special day, here is an inspiring journey Megastar Rajinikanth in photos that makes Rajni fans so special.
Born In A Maratha Family -
Superstar Rajinikanth was born on December 12, 1950, in a Maratha family in Karnataka.
Real Name Is Shivaji Rao Gaikwad -
His real name is Shivaji Rao Gaikwad but most of the fans known as the Megastar Rajinikanth aka 'Thalaiva'.
Early Career -
Starting out as a bus conductor and growing to become one of the highest-paid film stars,?Rajinikanth's journey is a source of inspiration.
From Villain to Superhero -
From villain and anti-hero to blockbuster supernova, Rajinikanth has had his share of struggles.
Student At the Madras Film Institute -
Rajinikanth was a student at the Madras Film Institute.
School Life -
Rajinikanth during his Film Institute days.
First Role -
He started off as a villain in the film industry and his first role as a protagonist was in Bhuvana Oru Kelvikuri (1977).
Rajinikanth With Singer Anuradha -
Rajinikanth with singer Anuradha Sriram.? ?
Funny Moments -
Rajinikanth, Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan during a film shoot 'Hum'.??
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