Rajinikant birthday today |
Today, December 12, 2017, is the birthday of super star Rajinikanth. Born in 1950, he turns 67. While millions of his fans celebrate it lavishly, the super actor has been staying away from home for several years on his birthday. Many believe that the Thalivar did not indulge in celebrations only for the last three years. In 2015, he requested his fans to do away with celebrations due to Chennai floods and in 2016 due to the death of the then Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. This year, he has again said no to the celebration given that Tamil Nadu and the neighbouring states have been recovering from the damages caused by Cyclone Ochki. But, he has made it a ritual of sorts to stay out of station or the country to avoid all the fan frenzy around his birthday. It is just not because of his trademark humility. There is a more intimate reason as to why Rajinikanth avoids celebrations with his fans. The Tamil Superstar, who is considered one of the highest paid actors in Asia, has a huge fan following and a daunting screen presence. Over the years, his inimitable style has become intrinsic to his personality and has prompted some hilarious jokes. Fans believe, jokingly of course, that there are certain things only Rajinikanth can do. He can judge a book by its cover and can ask identification card from the bank.
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