Rajinikanth, the South Indian superstar, turns a year older today.
1. Aamir Khan’s Respect for Rajinikanth:
- Aamir Khan was offered the lead role in 2.0, the sequel to Rajinikanth’s Robo, but he declined.
- Khan explained that while the script was fantastic, he could only picture Rajinikanth in the roles of Vaseegaran and Chitti.
- He stated, “Rajini sir is irreplaceable. I’ve read the script, the film will be a super hit. But I didn’t think anyone but him could do it. It was not a tough decision to turn it down because I am his fan.”
2. Amitabh Bachchan’s Familial Bond with Rajinikanth:
- Amitabh Bachchan spoke about Rajinikanth at IFFI 2019, describing him as a family member.
- He revealed that they stay in touch, often seeking advice from each other.
- Bachchan joked that neither of them follows the other’s advice.
- He praised Rajinikanth’s humility and inspirational journey, stating, “He inspires us every day.”
3. Hrithik Roshan’s Fond Memories of Rajinikanth:
- Hrithik Roshan shared the screen with Rajinikanth in the 1986 film Bhagwaan Dada as a child actor.
- He recalled how he would freely speak to Rajinikanth and how the superstar was forgiving and gracious.
- Roshan shared a specific memory of Rajinikanth apologizing for mistakes made during filming to ensure he didn’t feel bad.
- He concluded by expressing his love and gratitude for Rajinikanth’s kindness and support.
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