Meet man who once faced poverty, pursued acting on friend’s advice, became a star, now his film will release in 100 countries, he is…
There are times when actors and actresses face the lowest points in their lives. From poverty to doing odd jobs for survival, there are many such celebs who have had a tough past but then overcame it to become huge stars in the Indian film industry. Be it Nawazuddin Siddiqui, late actor Irrfan Khan, or Boman Irani, there are many stars who made their living from odd jobs before entering the world of glitz and glamour. Today, we will talk about one such actor who once worked as a bus conductor but dreamt of being a superstar, and today he indeed is one!
This actor is today worshiped by lakhs and lakhs. Not just that, he also has a temple in his name where people often visit. Once a common man who faced extreme poverty, he is now the owner of Rs 430 crore. If you are wondering who this actor is, then he is none other than the Thalaiva, Rajinikanth.
When Rajinikanth Faced Huge Financial Crunch
Rajinikanth, born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, was the youngest of four siblings in a family that faced financial difficulties. In various interviews, he has described his past and has also revealed that he worked as a coolie, carpenter, and bus conductor, among other jobs, to support himself and his family.
Not many people know, but media reports claim that Rajinikanth even contemplated suicide due to his financial conditions.
Rajinikanth Became a Star Because Of…
For context, Rajinikanth, before joining the film industry, used to work as a bus conductor. During those days, he met Raj Bahadur as both of them worked together for Bangalore Transport Services (BTS).
It was Raj Bahadur who pushed Rajinikanth to pursue his passion for acting. He helped him financially until he became a star.
Rajinikanth’s Film to Be Released in 100 Countries
Exciting news is coming in about director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action film Coolie. The film is expected to create a storm not just in India but worldwide. Starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, the movie will also feature a special cameo by Aamir Khan. The latest update reveals that Coolie is set for release in over 100 countries.
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