Rahman is a yogi: Rajinikanth
The music launch of Endhiran, a movie touted to be one of the most ambitious Indian films yet, took place at Kuala Lumpur. The venue was jampacked, and understandably so! The presence of superstar Rajinikanth, double-Oscar winner A.R. Rahman, former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and popular film-maker Shankar, all under one roof, was a once in a lifetime occurrence. The Endhiran music CD was released by the movie's producer Kalanidhi Maran, M.D. of Sun Pictures. Every dignitary was given an opportunity to share their experience making the film with the eager and enthused audience. But the speech that was most anticipated came last!
When Rajinikanth ascended the stage, the auditorium exploded in applause and one could almost touch the anticipation and excitement that spread through the hall. “When I was going to sign Sivaji, I asked Kamal (Haasan) what kind of a maker Shankar was. He told me he is a very intelligent man, but a very demanding man as well. And now, before Sun Pictures came on board, I told Mr. Kalanidhi Maran that Shankar is a like a wild race horse – he will surely get to the destination, but we must hang on tight to keep up with him,” Rajni said of Shankar, adding that the director is a true visionary and would won day direct a fabulous Hollywood movie.
Talking about A.R. Rahman, he said, “Spiritual books tell us that there are three important aspects that differentiate a normal man from a yogi. A true yogi has no ego. He is one who follows the path of love. Above all, he surrenders himself unto God by putting Him before all else – success, power, money. Considering these things, ARR is a yogi. He has all these three qualities that spiritual gurus say make a yogi. He's the best proof that you don't have to go to the Himalayas to find yogis!”
Rajni went on to say that Aishwarya Rai is no ordinary lady. She combines beauty and brains. “She is the most beautiful Miss World of our times. Even in a scene in the movie where she wore hardly any make up, she looked stunning! She's the kind of woman who is charming in every way,” he added.
Coming to the unconditional affection of his fans for him, Rajni humbly said they treat him like a baby. “Parents dress their child in fancy clothes and rejoice when they see that child sing and dance. Similarly, you all dress me up in different get-ups, make me look younger, ask me to dance and sing, and praise and applaud me when I do that. It's all your doing. I do nothing,” he quipped. Wrapping up his speech, like the true philosopher and spiritualist he is, the star insisted the happiness and success are not permanent. “Sometimes you will have to come down before you achieve something that will take you to the top. If you succeed once and think you're successful, you will be in for a rude shock. Ups and downs in life are inevitable. Learn to accept both and move on,” he said and returned to his seat amidst resounding applause.
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