Rajinikanth: The demigod of Tamil cinema
Three decades ago, Rajinikanth was playing the role of Surya, based on the character of Karna from the epic Mahabharata in Mani Ratnam’s `Thalapathi’. An early morning sunrise time shoot sequence was planned in Mysuru but by the time Rajinikanth arrived at his reporting time of 5:45 am, the sun had already risen. Ratnam decided […]
As Rajinikanth gets Dadasaheb Phalke award, village awaits return of the native
As news of superstar Rajinikanth getting the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award reached his native place, Mavadi Katepathar village near Pune, excited villagers said they are awaiting the Tamil superstar to keep his promise of visiting the village. The actor will be presented with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema’s highest honour, on May 3. “Shivajirao Gaikwad (Rajinikanth’s […]
There’s nothing Rajini-can’t: When the Superstar flexed his acting chops
If there’s one actor associated with style, it is Rajinikanth. In the last few decades, every film of his has capitalised on this unique quality and provided cheer to millions of his fans worldwide. But, he isn’t about the style alone. Much before he became one of Tamil cinema’s biggest superstars, Rajinikanth drew audiences solely […]
Rajinikanth: Matinee idol for the ages and now Dadasaheb Phalke winner
Rajinikanth, who was on Thursday named for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government’s highest honour for Indian cinema, is cast in classic matinee idol mould with stories of mass adulation on a scale rare for even the biggest stars. There are superstars and then there is Rajinikanth, the most glittering perhaps in the Indian cinematic firmament […]
Dada Saheb Phalke Award: KCR, Actor Chiranjeevi Congratulate Rajinikanth
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, mega star Chiranjeevi, actor-turned-politician and Jana Sena Party founder Pawan Kalyan and other Telugu film personalities congratulated superstar Rajinikanth on being selected for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Hailing the announcement of the award to Rajinikanth, Mr Rao said it is befitting that the southern superstar, who has crores […]
Rajinikanth Dedicates Dadasaheb Phalke Award To “Those Who Have Been Part Of Journey”
Rajinikanth, in true Rajini style, has dedicated his Dadasaheb Phalke Award to “all those who have been a part of (his) journey.” The superstar, 70, is to receive the award – India’s highest film honour – for the year 2019, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced today. Shortly after, Rajinikanth shared a thank you note on […]
Dada Saheb Phalke Award For Rajinikanth: Fans, Friends Congratulate Him
Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth has won the Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Since the announcement of the big news, congratulatory messages have been flooding Twitter on Thursday. Dada Saheb Phalke Award is one of the most coveted awards in India. Rajinikanth’s long-time friend and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan tweeted that it is ”100 per cent appropriate for Rajinikanth” […]
Good decision but at wrong time: Rajinikanth fans react to his Dadasaheb Phalke award selection
CHENNAI: Though Rajinikanth fans have welcomed the announcement of conferring the Dadasaheb Phalke award to the actor, they also sense some kind of conspiracy behind the decision. With only six days left before Tamil Nadu heads to the polls, the Centre naming Rajinikanth for the award on Thursday has invited much criticism over the timing of the announcement. […]
VP, PM lead nation in congratulating Rajini on Dada Saheb Phalke
Superstar Rajinikanth will be honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced on Thursday. After Javadekar made the announcement on Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajinikanth with a tweet, “Congratulations Talaivar”. Soon Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu too, tweeted. “Hearty congratulations to Shri @rajinikanth on being conferred […]
Rajinikanth to be honoured with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award
The 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Awards honoured legendary actor Rajinikanth with India’s highest film honour – for his stupendous contribution to Indian cinema, it was announced on Thursday. The news was confirmed by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar. “Happy to announce Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant […]
Rajinikanth dedicates Dadasaheb Phalke to bus driver Raj Bahadur, among others
The superstar released a statement reacting to the honour, thanking several people, including his brother Sathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad and mentor K Balachander Reacting to the news of him being honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Rajinikanth has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and several other friends, family members and mentors for the award. “I […]
Rajinikanth to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke award
Rajinikanth who is busy working on Annaatthe has a reason to smile. The actor has been conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award. Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar revealed that Rajinikanth has been conferred with the award.Prakash Javadekar took to social media to share that Rajinikanth has won the award. He posted, ‘Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke […]
Bollywood Breaking: Thalaiva Rajinikanth to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award
Superstar Rajinikanth has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke award. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has confirmed the news.
‘A body of work few can boast of’: PM Modi congratulates Rajinikanth for Dadasaheb Phalke Award
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (April 1) congratulated megastar Rajinikanth after it was announced that he will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his stupendous contribution to the world of Indian cinema. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi commented that `Thalaiva` had a body of work few can boast of, along […]
Madhur Bhandarkar congratulates Rajinikanth on being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke award
Madhur Bhandarkar took to his Twitter handle to congratulate megastar Rajinikanth on being conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.Check out the tweet here: Sharing a GIF of Rajinikanth, the filmmaker wrote, ‘Big Congratulations to Super Star @rajinikanth sir to be Conferred with the Prestigious 51st #DadasahebPhalkeAward 2020. #rajinikanth superstarrajinikanth #PrideOfIndia.’ Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar had […]




