INTRO TO THE SUPERSTAR!
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad fondly known as Rajinikanth is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Besides acting, he has produced some movies too. Before entering career in films, Rajinikanth had pursued all odd jobs which includes one as a coolie and a bus conductor in Bangalore and acted in many Kannada plays as well.
After his debut in 1975 with the great K Balachander's directorial flick Apoorva Raagangal, he never looked back. He has won several awards and accolades for his illustrious career in films including Film Fare, Tamil Nadu State Awards and National Awards. He has also been awarded the Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan and Badma Vibhushan, the highest citizen award in India. Rajinikanth enjoys a huge and crazy fan following in down south and highly popular in Hindi cinema as well.
Rajinikanth has been giving hints about his political interest at times and many political parties also have been trying to lure him. The political battle-field is still to witness the heroics of the south super star.
