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Shriya Saran recalls nervous first meeting with Rajinikanth
Actress Shriya Saran has revealed she was extremely nervous about meeting Rajinikanth for the first time during the filming of 'Sivaji: The Boss'. In an interview with Pinkvilla, she said she asked…
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Actress Shriya Saran has revealed she was extremely nervous about meeting Rajinikanth for the first time during the filming of 'Sivaji: The Boss'. In an interview with Pinkvilla, she said she asked director Shankar to introduce them before the rehearsal because she feared she would freeze in front of the superstar. Shankar laughed and arranged the meeting. Saran said Rajinikanth made her feel comfortable and special on set, and often shared stories of his early struggles, which she found deeply inspiring. She described him as down-to-earth, humble, and full of humour.
The 2007 film 'Sivaji: The Boss' was directed by Shankar with music by AR Rahman. Saran played Tamizhselvi, the love interest of Rajinikanth's character. She recalled being starstruck by the scale of the project, which also featured actors like Vivek and Suman. The actress said Rajinikanth's journey from humble beginnings to superstardom left a lasting impression on her.
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Stories about celebrities meeting Rajinikanth often carry an air of myth-making. Yet Saran's account is refreshingly simple: she was nervous, he was kind. It is easy to exaggerate the drama of such encounters, but the real takeaway is the star's ordinary decency. Rather than feeding the larger-than-life image, her recollection humanises him. Whether this warmth extends beyond the set is a question only those who work with him can answer. Watch for how he treats junior artistes on future projects.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, pinkvilla.com
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