Kamal’s comments on Rajni book
Below are Kamal’s comments on The Name is Rajnikanth, the book on Rajni that is about to be released.
Dr Gayathri Sreekanth has a unique viewpoint. An angle Rajini fans most cherish. A low angle shot looking up at their hero.
Dr Gayathri has not destroyed truth for the sake of sensationalism.
A book of this sort in English is long overdue.
Precious, little, private details about the superstar fills the book. Though I know most of them, it is still a good read.
The rise of Rajini is a notable achievement and will be remembered in Tamil commercial cinema history. So will Dr Gayathri’s book.
Have a good read.
Dr. Gayathri Sreekanth’s interview in Mid-Day also features one question about the rivalry:
So does Kamal Haasan address their so-called rivalry in his note?
Oh, the two are thick as thieves. It’s just been us foolish fans fighting over them all these years. In fact, when Rajini wanted to quit the movies in the 80s to be a sanyasi, it was Kamal who made him come back.
March 8th, 2008 at 6:55 am
I’m actually waiting for such a book on Mr. Kamal Haasan. If he decides to write his autobiography, it would make my day. I’m literally dying to see some of his works in the deadwood version. Randramble, do you have any idea when he will release his book of poems?
March 8th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Such a book on Kamal was released in 2004 itself. But the media hadn’t boomed like today for it to get this much publicity. Will publish a separate post on that shortly.
March 9th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Damn; how did I miss it? Anyway, that’s news for me. I look forward to your post Randramble. Thanks mate.