Published 18:19 IST, March 27th 2020

Facts about Rajinikanth's life that fans should know | See details

Rajinikanth has received several awards and recognition over his career. Check out the list of lesser-known facts about Rajini. Continue reading to know.

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Rajinikanth is one of most popular actors in South Indian film industry. He has been awarded several accoles and also super popular in Bollywood. Here are some lesser-kwn facts about Rajinikanth.

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Lesser kwn facts about Rajinikanth

  • Rajinikanth was born to a Maharashtrian couple in Bangalore. He comes from a humble background and reportedly has done several or jobs, including that of a bus conductor. This was before he set foot in film industry and became massive star he is today.
  • After 1995, Rajinikanth's movies began to get popular in every state in India. His movies were dubbed in several langus, especially in Hindi. His popularity has reached even Japan. 
  • Rajinikanth was awarded Entertainer of Dece Award in 2010 by former Indian Minister for Home Affairs P. Chidambaram. He was also named in Forbes Magazine India as Most Influential Indian in 2010 and 2011.
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Source: Rajinikanth's Instagram handle

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  • In 2014, when Rajinikanth started his Twitter account he reportedly got 2,10,000 followers within 24 hours on his official account. Social media research firms deemed that it was fastest rate of followers for an Indian celebrity till date.
  • A documentary on Rajinikanth and his fans have been me by Professor Joyojeet Pal from University of Michigan. documentary was titled For Love of a Man, and it was an ode to his girmous fan following.

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  • Rajinikanth’s real name is Shivaji Rao Gaekw. He was brought up speaking Marathi and Kanna. Rajinikanth pursued a diploma in acting from Mras Film Institute and also learnt Tamil during his course.
  • His elder daughter Aishwarya is married to actor Dhanush. Soundarya his younger daughter is married to an industrialist Ashwin Ramkumar.  Rajinikanth practices yoga and meditation and is also kwn for his philanthropic work among his peers and fans.
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Source: Aishwaryaa R Dhanush's Instagram handle

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18:19 IST, March 27th 2020