Rajinikanth  - The Definitive Biography

Rajinikanth - The Definitive Biography  (English, Paperback, Ramachandran Naman)

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    • Language: English
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd
    • Genre: Non-Classifiable
    • ISBN: 9780143421115, 0143421115
    • Pages: 312
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    Rajinikanth is certainly considered the man of the hour. His movies and moves always create a wave across the Indian film industry and abroad as well. Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography is an insight into the humble man’s life.

    Summary of the Book

    From his moves to his dialogues, everything Rajinikanth does is phenomenal and goes viral. The man is certainly one of the biggest super stars in the Indian film industry. Even though he has millions of people worshipping him, the man remains grounded. Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography gives the readers meticulous details about the superstar’s career starting from Apoorva Raagangal (1975) his first movie, to Kochadaiyaan (2013) his most recent movie. Success and fame didn’t come easy to the Thalaivar, thus this biography will leave you feeling inspired.

    About Naman Ramachandran

    Naman Ramachandran is an Indian author and film critic and journalist. An movie buff and ardent fan of Rajinikanth, Ramachandran has authored the book Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography.

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    • Penguin Books India
    Publication Year
    • January
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    • 20 mm
    Height
    • 230 mm
    Length
    • 150 mm
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    5

    Helped me become a fan of the phenomenon

    Till I read this book, Rajini was just a trend - one I viewed with some bemusement.

    The book helped to contextualize the man, his body of work and the reasons for his mass appeal - not just in South India (or all the countries where South Indians are present) but also in markets such as Japan.

    The book is extremely well researched - and does not suffer for the lack of personal reminiscences from the Superstar. It provides an interesting insight into the man as well as the cult phenomenon ...
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    Vidya Hariharan

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    A sincere attempt

    While it does talk about all movies of Rajani (which is inevitable in a biography of a movie star) the write up makes a sincere attempt to bring out the humane personality of the super actor. worth reading.
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    R. Hariharan

    Dec, 2012

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    A Racy Read

    An incredibly well written book - comprehensive and original analysis that provides a wealth of information at a rapid pace without every getting boring. A page turner which I was unable to put down from the get go. I loved it so much that I ended up buying additional copies to gift my friends. Must have for your bookshelf.
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    Amala Kumar

    Dec, 2012

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    More than a biography-packed with spiritual life lessons

    What a wonderful surprise this book turned out to be. It was the gold cover which prompted me to pick it up. I only know of Rajinikanth from movies such as Chaalbaaz and Andha Kanoon, but this well researched book revealed many surprising facts behind the making of the super-star. It was humbling to read about how inspite of climbing so high, Rajinikanth is still a man of the masses. In fact this book is more than a biography - it has many spiritual life-lessons which I really loved.
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    Sunil Morparia

    Jan, 2013

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    The real story behind the persona

    It was very interesting to find out aspects of Superstar's personality that I did not know about on reading this book. Especially his spiritual side has been explored in some depth and I found out more about why he did not really make it in the North.
    Many thanks to the author for this comprehensive read.
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    Vidya Venkatraman

    Dec, 2012

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    Brilliant biography

    I had always been in awe of Rajinikanth's work, simply because of my upbringing, as a Tamil. Even though I grew up in Denmark, Nigeria and then most of my life in London, England, his name was always around me. From cousins who were fans, to friends who were fans and the rituals of watching his ever release. I remember queuing up to see Padayappa at Wimbledon Odeon, on the day of release and then seeing it 3 more times, with various people, at various London cinemas and the same goes for film...
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    Ashanti OMkar

    Jan, 2013

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    Very well written. No-nonsense, factual narration.

    Very well researched & excellently narrated in a journalistic & factual manner. The detailing of the depth of his characters in his movies makes me want to watch all of them again! What makes it more interesting and authentic is the description of the social and political environment during the making of these movies.

    The evolution of the actor from an antagonist in his initial movies to a mass hero worshiped by fans world over was fascinating to read.

    I only wish there was more depth on as...
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    Aishwarya Rajagopal

    Mar, 2013

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    Awesome book

    This book describes rajni characters played in his movies, audience response and some actors experience who worked with rajni. It also covers the rajnikanth child s life and his philosophy's. The very interesting part is his off screen personality and spirituality. I finished the entire book in 2 days and i really loved it. Today its Rajni b.day. Happy b.day thaliva.. luv u man..
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    Hemanth

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    Dec, 2013

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    undoubtedly the best book on rajni

    a thorough well written book about rajni and his life. great writing.well researched . good content beyond the cinema part of his life.

    Waaah, only regret, I purchased this book for Rs. 500 on flipkart and now Flipkart reduced the price!!!!!!!!

    But full stars for the book and its author.
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    chevy

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    Nov, 2013

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    A superb evocation of a life and career

    I am an actress now settled in Goa and I was dragged along to a book reading by the author by friends who are die-hard fans of Rajnikant. I knew nothing about the man or his career and was entranced by the author's reading. I bought the book immediately and was transported on an incredible journey. While it was all new territory for me, my fan friends who also bought the book and who had been following Rajinikant's career since the beginning found it full of facts and anecdotes even they didn...
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    Edith Stevens

    Jan, 2013

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