Although we may casually refer to various celebrities as superstars, only one person’s name and image come to mind when we hear the word “Superstar.” And that’s none other than Rajinikanth. One of the most successful and popular Indian actors worldwide, he is known for his stylised mannerisms and the enticing way he delivers one-liners. In a career that turned 50 this year, the Coolie star has worked in various languages, including Hindi and Telugu, but predominantly Tamil.

Born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on December 12, 1950, in a Marathi family in Bangalore (now Bengaluru ), Rajinikanth, who turned 75 on Friday, reportedly lost his mother at the age of nine. After completing his education, Shivaji began taking up odd jobs to support his financially struggling family. Although he w

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