‘He’s a down‑to‑earth individual, by no means carried away by success nor introduced down by failure.’

IMAGE: Rajinikanth in Baashha.

Rajinikanth has touched the lives of many individuals, followers and movie people alike.

Dubbing artist P Sai Kumar is amongst those that ‘really feel blessed’ to have labored with the celebrity.

He celebrates the Thalaiva‘s seventy fifth birthday on December 12 by wanting again on the time they labored collectively, and telling Rediff Contributor Rajul Hegde, “Once I bumped into him on the airport as soon as, he was sort sufficient to inform me that he was completely happy I had dubbed for him.”

I started my profession as a stage actor and dubbing artist, and have been fortunate sufficient to lend my voice to many heroes.

I used to be ready for the day I’d dub for Rajinikanth sir, and was fortunate to dub in Telugu for his two Tamil movies Baashha and Pedarayudu; the latter was produced and starring Mohan Babu; Rajinikanth sir did a cameo.

The dialogues from these films are nonetheless widespread; folks nonetheless mimic them.

Every time I meet Rajinikanth sir, he’s pleasant and affectionate.

Once I bumped into him on the airport as soon as, he was sort sufficient to inform me that he was completely happy I had dubbed for him.

Every time I’ve met him, he has stated that I did an excellent job.

 

IMAGE: Rajinikanth with P Sai Kumar. {Photograph}: Form courtesy P Sai Kumar

He’s a down‑to‑earth individual, by no means carried away by success nor introduced down by failure. He stays balanced as an actor and as a human being.

He began as a bus conductor and have become a celebrity.

He desires the movie trade to flourish. He all the time helps good movies and helps technicians in want with out searching for publicity.

I do know he has helped lots of people, particularly stuntmen.

No one can match his model.

He’s so totally different from his on‑display persona, so regular.

He’s an inspiration to all people.

Even at 75, he maintains his swag.

The youthful technology ought to know that when their day comes, they need to give it their all.

I additionally lent my voice to Rajinikanth sir for the Kannada model of Annaatthe.

My father P J Sharma and my youthful brother Ayyappa have labored with him.

Every time we meet, he talks about my household.

I’ve not acted with him but; that is what is lacking.

On his seventy fifth birthday, I need to ask him: Sir, might I act with you?

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