Superstar Amitabh Bachchan says that if at all there is an Emperor of Indian Cinema, that Rajnikanth trule deserves the title. "He is the largest, the best and truly the boss," says Rajnikanth.
Amitabh says he is no match for Rajnikanth, the legendary actor from South India, whose film Sivaji: The Boss opened to a rousing reception all over the world, and, consequently, breaking all records. The film has evoked so much curiosity in recent times that whoever was worth their salt was interviewed by all the mainstream television channels and the print media in the country and abroad. Especially in South East Asian nations like Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China and Japan, it has generated a debate that is hitherto unknown in the Indian film industry.
Not naturally, Amitabh Bachchan relegates himself and crowns Rajnikanth as the ONLY EMPEROR OF INDIAN CINEMA. In an exclusive interview to The Times of India, Amitabh said, "Rajni is phenomenal. The largest, the best and truly the boss. It is ridiculous to compare me to him. His following outside of Tamil Nadu is incomparable. Don't believe a word of this King and Emperor thing (Rajni has told NDTV on the eve of the release of Sivaji, that 'If I am King, Amitabh Bachchan is the Emperor'.) We all know that he is the Emperor. I abhor epithets, but for him I will make an exception, for he is truly exceptional."
Showering praises on Rajnikant, Bachchan said, "His modesty is legendary. His simplicity in his existence and in his demeanour is also legendary. "
And Bachchan doesnt't stop at that. He says, "Look where he came from and what he has become. Sheer hard work, talent and the belief that he could do it… and he did! Such a fantastic example for any youth in any part of the world. Despite his extraordinary career he has remained the simple down–to-earth person that he was when he started off. All his people around him are friends who were with him when he was a nobody."
Amitabh recalls the fond memories he had with the legendary star from Tamil Nadu, Rajnikanth, "Do you know, a Fiat he had bought when he attained his early success still remains with him and he only uses that car to date? He's a humble human being and a caring and considerate co-star. Rajni is terrific company on the sets and a fine gentleman. He's religious, traditional and charitable. And most importantly, he and his equally modest wife have brought up their two daughters well. His daughters are a reflection of him. For me, the way your offspring have turned out are the truest reflection of your achievements."
Well said, Amitabhji, we truly love your humility too.
