It was a day to remember for the innumerable Rajnikanth fans in Tamil Nadu and elsewhere. For, the superstar turned 63 on Thursday, triggering enthusiastic celebrations across the state by fans. While actors of his age have faded away Rajinikanth continues to hold sway over the hearts of millions his fans around the globe.
On the occasion of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth`s 63rd birthday, A few facts about Rajinikanth that were sure you never knew.
# Rajinikanth has made films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali and even English. But he`s never appeared in a Marathi film, despite it being his mother-tongue. He was born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad to Maharashtrian parents but grew up in Bangalore.
# After the success of Sivaji, Rajinikanth`s fee of Rs 26 crores made him the highest-paid Asian actor after Jackie Chan.
# Rajinikanth has not died on-screen for many years now. Directors fear that killing his character will send fans on a rampage.
# In his Boyes garden house, Rajinikanth has reserved a special place as advised by vaastu experts for pooja and meditation. He usually spends time meditating and praying in this room.