New Delhi:
When Rajinikanth's 1996 film Muthu was released in Japan, the superstar collected a large fan base in that country, just as he does in the rest of the world. Never one to forget his fans, Rajinikanth's heart went out to the victims when Japan was struck by the fatal earthquake and the subsequent tsunami.
"We've heard of the wonderful quality of the Japanese to bounce back, to fight back, but how many times can they do so? I pray this calamity should not strike the wonderful, hardworking people," he said at a condolence meeting for the victims today in Chennai.
Rajinikanth said he is likely to visit the tsunami-hit country. The superstar is full of respect for the Japanese - their honesty, sincerity and patience.
Rajinikanth shared his stories of the resilience of the people in the aftermath of the devastation. "I heard about people who were waiting at a mall to pay their bills. When it shook they ran out. But the same people returned after it was over, stood in line and paid their bills," he said. "And a ticket collector on a train who told the passengers - it may be a calamity but it is my duty to check your tickets."
When asked if he would take the onus to reach out to the victims, the superstar confirmed he would. "I have not decided on what to do, I am talking," he said. Rajinikanth also confirmed he would visit Japan but the details of the visit are yet to be worked out.
"We've heard of the wonderful quality of the Japanese to bounce back, to fight back, but how many times can they do so? I pray this calamity should not strike the wonderful, hardworking people," he said at a condolence meeting for the victims today in Chennai.
Rajinikanth said he is likely to visit the tsunami-hit country. The superstar is full of respect for the Japanese - their honesty, sincerity and patience.
Rajinikanth shared his stories of the resilience of the people in the aftermath of the devastation. "I heard about people who were waiting at a mall to pay their bills. When it shook they ran out. But the same people returned after it was over, stood in line and paid their bills," he said. "And a ticket collector on a train who told the passengers - it may be a calamity but it is my duty to check your tickets."
When asked if he would take the onus to reach out to the victims, the superstar confirmed he would. "I have not decided on what to do, I am talking," he said. Rajinikanth also confirmed he would visit Japan but the details of the visit are yet to be worked out.
