8 Aug 2011

Rajinikanth's Profile




Name: Rajinikanth
Original Name: Shivaji Rao Gaikwad
Known as: Super star, Thalaivar
Date of Birth: 12 December 1950
Birth Place: Bangalore, Mysore State, India
Father: Ramoji Rao Gaekwad
Mother: Jijabai
Wife:Latha Rangachari
Elder daughter: Aishwarya
Younger daughter: Soundarya
Elder Son-in-law: Dhanush
Younger Son-in-law: Ashwin


Rajinikanth was born as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad in a Maharashtrian family, to mother Jijabai and father Ramoji Rao Gaekwad, on December 12, 1950 in the Indian city of Bangalore in Mysore State, which was the name of present-day Karnataka. He was the youngest of four siblings and has two brothers and a sister. After the death of his mother at his age of 5,  he struggled with an impoverished lifestyle during his childhood. During that time, he often did odd jobs as a coolie in his community. He attended the Government Model Primary School at Gavipuram, Bangalore where he had his elementary education in Kannada.

Between 1966 and 1973 he worked in many places in Chennai and Bangalore. He performed various jobs before joining the then Bangalore Transport Service (BTS) as a bus conductor in Bangalore.  He began to take part in stage plays after Kannada playwright and director Topi Muniappa offered him a chance to act in mythological moral plays, out of which the most notable role performed by him was that of the villainous Duryodhana. In 1973, his friend and co-worker Raj Bahadur motivated him to join the Madras Film Institute and also financially supported him for two years during his studies.  His performance in a stage play eventually caught the eye of film director K. Balachander. The director advised him to learn to speak Tamil, a recommendation that Rajinikanth quickly followed and which proved to be extremely useful in his career.

Popularity
Rajinikanth has been called the most popular South Indian film actor of his time. Rajinikanth's popularity has been attributed to "his uniquely styled dialogues and idiosyncrasies in films, as well as his political statements and philanthropy". Many also cite reasons for Rajinikanth's popularity as coming from his larger-than-life super-hero appearance in many films, supported by gravity-defying stunts and charismatic expressions, all while attempting to maintain modesty in real-life. Almost every film of Rajinikanth has punchlines delivered by him in an imitable style, and these punchlines often have a message or even to warn the film's antagonists. These dialogues are usually fabricated to create new ones or even taken in a comical way, but do not fail to create a sense of entertainment among viewers.  It is suggested by the media that some popular actors who worked with Rajinikanth earlier in their careers, such as Gouthami Tadimalla and Nayanthara, were recognized because of their association with Rajinikanth, giving other aspiring actors the urge to work with him. Some fellow actors, such as Cho Ramaswamy, have commentated that Rajinikanth has the potential to be successful in Indian politics due to his popularity and fan base alone.

During a visit to Japan in 2006, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh acknowledged the success of Muthu in the country during a speech, justifying the positive relationship between the two nations. Chandramukhi is notable for being the longest-running Tamil film in India, playing for a total of over 800 days. Sivaji was instrumental in making one of the largest releases for an Indian film in the world; the film entered the list of top ten films of the United Kingdom upon release. Chandramukhi and Sivaji were also released in South Africa, where they eventually became high box-office grossers. In December 2010, it was reported that students of the post-graduate management program at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad would use Enthiran as a case study to analyse the business of cinema and its success story, as part of an elective course called Contemporary Film Industry: A Business Perspective. The course would also study Muthu. "Rajinikanth facts" or "Rajinikanth jokes" are satirical factoids about Rajinikanth. They are widely circulated in text messages and over the internet. Many Rajinikanth jokes are said to be inspired by Chuck Norris facts. Rajinikanth jokes usually surface before the expected release of one of his movies. These satirical jokes have also inspired an iPad application. A clip from his 1990 Tamil film Athisaya Piravi, featuring himself and fellow actor Thavakalai, became a hugely popular viral video titled "Little Superstar" on YouTube in 2006.

Personal life
He married Latha Rangachari, an Iyengar, on February 26, 1981, at the age of 31 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. They have two daughters named Aishwarya Rajinikanth and Soundarya Rajinikanth. His wife, Latha Rajinikanth, currently runs a school named The Ashram. His elder daughter, Aishwarya, married actor Dhanush on November 18, 2004 and they have two sons named Yathra and Linga. His younger daughter, Soundarya, works in the film industry as a director, producer and graphic designer. She married industrialist Ashwin Ramkumar on September 3, 2010.

Religious views
Rajinikanth is a follower of Hinduism, spiritualism, and a strong believer of spirituality.  As a reader, he also enjoys books on such topics.  He is also a practitoner of yoga and meditation.  Rajinikanth is known for visiting temples prior to the release of each of his films; for instance he visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple before the release of Sivaji in 2007 and visited Sathya Sai Baba at Prasanthi Nilayam in Andhra Pradesh before the release of Kuselan the following year. He also occasionally leaves for pilgrimage to the Himalayas. He has often referred to Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Satchidananda, Ragavendra Swami, Mahavatar Babaji, and Ramana Maharishi as his favourite spiritual leaders.

Health
rajinikanth hospital photo Rajinikanth in hospital, doing well   photo
Rajinikanth attended the principal photography of Rana on 29 April 2011 where he suffered a mild foodborne illness that caused emesis, resulting in subsequent dehydration and exhaustion. He was treated at St. Isabel's Hospital for a day before being discharged. On 4 May 2011, five days after his last hospital visit, he was rushed to the same hospital again after complaining of breathlessness and fever. He was diagnosed with bronchitis and was kept at the hospital for a week, while spending a few days under an intensive care unit.  A mass unrest among fans and a spike in social media activity as the news broke out. Members of the media and fans began to crowd outside St. Isabel's Hospital in Chennai's Mylapore neighbourhood while Rajinikanth was there. Several conflicting reports of discharge dates had arised, as well as claims of Rajinikanth's health deteriorating, which were continuously denied by Latha Rajinikanth. By this time, CNN-IBN reported that "Rajinikanth dead" was one of the top trends on Twitter and most searched term on Google in India Two days after his last discharge, Rajinikanth was admitted to the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre on 16 May 2011 for recurring respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. The hospital, however, continued to maintain that Rajinikanth was in a stable condition and showed positive response to treatment. On 19 May 2011, he was shifted to the intensive care unit after showing initial signs of renal failure and was undergoing temporary dialysis. It was widely reported that he required a kidney transplantation, which was later denied by Dhanush. On 21 May 2011, Aishwarya Rajinikanth released a photo of her and Rajinikanth, both posing with a thumbs signal in his hospital ward, responding to fans' negative reaction to news reports. The hospital restricted unauthorized visitors and Latha requested media and the public to not crowd outside the hospital in order to allow Rajinikanth to rest. Rajinikanth's brother, Sathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad, reported that the cause of the sudden illness was due to stress from rapid weight-loss and changes in diet, as well as withdrawal of alcohol consumption and smoking cessation.  After addressing fans in a 4-minute digitally recorded voice message to the media, Rajinikanth, under the advice of Amitabh Bachchan, travelled from Chennai to Singapore with his family on 21 May 2011, where he was to undergo further treatment for nephropathy at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital.  After spending over two weeks at the hospital, he was finally discharged on 15 June 2011 and continued to stay in Singapore for vacation, before returning to Chennai on 13 July 2011.

Awards and honours
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth received his first Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor in 1984 for Nallavanuku Nallavan. He later received Filmfare Award nominations for his performances in Muthu (1995), Sivaji (2007) and Enthiran (2010). Rajinikanth also received Tamil Nadu State Film Awards in the Best Actor category for his roles in Muthu (1995), Padayappa (1999), Chandramukhi (2005), and Sivaji (2007). He also received numerous awards from Cinema Express and Filmfans' Association for his on-screen performances and off-screen contributions in writing and producing

Rajinikanth received the Kalaimamani award in 1984 and the M. G. R. Award in 1989, both from the Government of Tamil Nadu. In 1995, the South Indian Film Artistes' Association presented him with the Kalaichelvam Award. He was named and honored with the Padma Bhushan award, India's third highest civilian honour, in 2000 from the Government of India. He was selected as the Indian Entertainer of the Year for 2007 by NDTV, competing against the likes of Shahrukh Khan. The Government of Maharashtra honoured him with the Raj Kapoor Award the same year. He received the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema at the 2010 ceremony of the Vijay Awards.

Rajinikanth was awarded the Entertainer of the Decade Award by NDTV in 2011 by Indian Home Minister of Affairs P. Chidambaram.

List of Movies
Year     Film
1975    Apoorva Raagangal
1976    Katha Sangama
1976    Anthuleni Katha
1976    Moondru Mudichu
1976    Baalu Jenu
1977    Avargal
1977    Kavikkuyil
1977    Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
1977    Chilakamma Cheppindi
1977    Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri
1977    Ondu Premada Kathe
1977    16 Vayathinile
1977    Sahodarara Savaal    
1977    Aadu Puli Attam
1977    Gaayathri
1977    Kumkuma Rakshe
1977    Aarupushpangal
1977    Tholireyi Gadichindi
1977    Aame Katha
1977    Galate Samsara
1978    Shankar Salim Simon
1978    Kiladi Kittu
1978    Annadammula Savaal
1978    Aayiram Jenmangal
1978    Maathu Tappada Maga
1978    Mangudi Minor
1978    Bairavi
1978    Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978    Sadhurangam
1978    Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye
1978    Vayasu Pilichindi
1978    Mullum Malarum
1978    Iraivan Kodutha Varam
1978    Thappida Thala
1978    Thappu Thalangal
1978    Aval Appadithan
1978    Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978    En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978    Justice Gopinath
1978    Priya
1979    Priya
1979    Kuppathu Raja
1979    Iddaru Asadhyule
1979    Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979    Ninaithale Inikkum
1979    Andamaina Anubhavam
1979    Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum
1979    Dharma Yuddam
1979    Naan Vazhavaippen
1979    Tiger
1979    Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
1979    Annai Oru Alayam
1979    Amma Evarikkaina Amma
1980    Billa
1980    Ram Robert Rahim
1980    Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980    Kaali
1980    Mayadari Krishnudu
1980    Naan Potta Saval
1980    Johnny
1980    Kaali
1980    Ellam Un Kairasi
1980    Polladhavan
1980    Murattu Kalai
1981    Thee
1981    Kazhugu
1981    Thillu Mullu
1981    Garjanai
1981    Garjanam
1981    Netri Kann
1981    Garjana
1981    Ranuva Veeran
1982    Pokkiri Raja
1982    Thanikattu Raja
1982    Ranga
1982    Puthukavithai
1982    Enkeyo Ketta Kural
1982    Moondru mugam
1983    Paayum Puli
1983    Thudikkum Karangal
1983    Andha Kanoon
1983    Thai Veedu
1983    Sivappu Sooriyan
1983    Jeet Hamaari
1983    Adutha Varisu
1983    Thanga Magan
1984    Meri Adaalat
1984    Naan Mahaan Alla
1984    Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984    Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984    Ethe Naasaval
1984    Gangvaa
1984    Nallavanuku Nallavan
1984    John Jani Janardhan
1985    Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985    Mahaguru
1985    Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
1985    Wafadaar
1985    Ek Saudagar
1985    Sri Raghavendra
1985    Bewafai
1985    Padikkadavan
1986    Mr. Bharath
1986    Naan Adimai Illai
1986    Jeevana Poratam
1986    Viduthalai
1986    Bhagwan Dada
1986    Asli Naqli
1986    Dosti Dhushman
1986    Maaveeran
1987    Velaikaran
1987    Insaff Kaun Karega
1987    Daku Hasina
1987    Oorkavalan
1987    Manithan
1987    Uttar Dakshan
1987    Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1988    Tamacha
1988    Guru Sishyan
1988    Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988    Bloodstone
1988    Kodi Parakuthu
1989    Rajathi Raja
1989    Siva
1989    Raja Chinna Roja
1989    Mappillai
1989    Gair Kanooni
1989    Chaalbaaz
1990    Panakkaran
1990    Athisaya Piravi
1991    Dharma Dorai
1991    Hum
1991    Farishtay
1991    Khoon Ka Karz
1991    Phool Bane Angaray
1991    Nattukku Oru Nallavan
1991    Thalapathi
1992    Mannan
1992    Tyagi
1992    Annamalai
1992    Pandiyan
1993    Insaniyat Ke Devta
1993    Yejaman
1993    Uzhaippali
1994    Veera
1995    Badsha
1995    Peddarayudu
1995    Aatank Hi Aatank
1995    Muthu
1995    Bhagya Debata
1997    Arunachalam
1999    Padayappa
2005    Chandramukhi
2007    Sivaji
2008    Kuselan
2008    Kathanayakudu
2010    Enthiran
2012    Rana
2012    Hara



Rajinikanth wife, daughters, family, daughter marriage photos
Young Rajinikanth
Young Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth's Wedding
Rajinikanth's Wedding
Rajini with his wife Latha
Rajini with his wife Latha

Rajinikanth's family
Rajinikanth's family


Aishwarya and Dhanush
Aishwarya and Dhanush




Rajinikanth daughter  Soundarya's Wedding
Rajinikanth daughter Soundarya's Wedding


Rajinikanth's family in wedding
Rajinikanth's family in wedding


Aishwarya and Abhishek in Rajinikanth's daughter wedding



 
Rajini at the Young Age

Rajini Now


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