Rajinikanth, born in a Marathi family in Tamil Nadu, celebrates his 73rd birthday today, having grown up in the state where he is fondly known as Thalaiva.

Rajinikanth, born in a Marathi family in Tamil Nadu, celebrates his 73rd birthday today, having grown up in the state where he is fondly known as Thalaiva.

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Before making his mark in the entertainment industry, Rajinikanth worked as a bus conductor. His journey from a conductor to a South Indian superstar is widely celebrated.

Before making his mark in the entertainment industry, Rajinikanth worked as a bus conductor. His journey from a conductor to a South Indian superstar is widely celebrated.

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Rajinikanth's debut film was "Apoorva Raagangal," but he gained widespread recognition with the release of "Andha Kanoon" in 1983.

Rajinikanth's debut film was "Apoorva Raagangal," but he gained widespread recognition with the release of "Andha Kanoon" in 1983.

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His friend Raj Bahadur played a crucial role in encouraging Rajinikanth to pursue acting, advising him to enroll in the Madras Film Institute, which eventually led to his successful film career.

His friend Raj Bahadur played a crucial role in encouraging Rajinikanth to pursue acting, advising him to enroll in the Madras Film Institute, which eventually led to his successful film career.

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Rajinikanth has worked in films across multiple languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Bengali. He is known for being one of the highest-paid actors in India.

Rajinikanth has worked in films across multiple languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Bengali. He is known for being one of the highest-paid actors in India.

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Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Rajinikanth for having the largest fan base globally, a testament to his immense popularity.

Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Rajinikanth for having the largest fan base globally, a testament to his immense popularity.

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Apart from his film career, Rajinikanth entered politics, making headlines with his foray into the political arena.

Apart from his film career, Rajinikanth entered politics, making headlines with his foray into the political arena.

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Rajinikanth's birth name is Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, and he was born on December 12, 1950, in Bangalore.

Rajinikanth's birth name is Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, and he was born on December 12, 1950, in Bangalore.

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Starting his career with a humble income, Rajinikanth now commands fees in the range of hundreds of crores for his films, such as the reported 110 crores for the film "Jailer."

Starting his career with a humble income, Rajinikanth now commands fees in the range of hundreds of crores for his films, such as the reported 110 crores for the film "Jailer."

Rajinikanth's association with the term "Thalaiva" and his massive fan following extend beyond India, making him a global icon in the world of cinema.

Rajinikanth's association with the term "Thalaiva" and his massive fan following extend beyond India, making him a global icon in the world of cinema.