Rajinikanth (born 12 December
1950 as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad) is an
Indian film actor, media personality,
and cultural icon. He made his
debut as an actor in the National Film
Award-winning Tamil film Apoorva
Raagangal (1975), directed by K.
Balachander , whom the actor
considers his mentor.
After a brief phase of portraying
antagonistic characters in Tamil films,
Rajinikanth gradually rose to become
an established film actor. He
continues to hold a matinee idol status
in the popular culture of India. His
mannerisms and stylised delivery of
dialogue in films contribute to his
mass popularity and appeal. After
being paid 260 million (US$4.2
million) for his role in Sivaji (2007),
he became the highest paid actor in
Asia after Jackie Chan .
While working in other regional film
industries of India , Rajinikanth has
also appeared in the cinemas of other
nations, including that of the United
States. As of 2013, he has won six
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards—four
Best Actor Awards and two Special
Awards for Best Actor —and a Filmfare
Best Tamil Actor Award . Padma
Bhushan , India's third highest civilian
honour, was bestowed upon him in
2000. In addition to acting, Rajinikanth
has also worked as a producer and
screenwriter. Apart from his film
career, he is also a philanthropist,
spiritualist and serves as an influence
in the Dravidian politics.
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