Rajinikanth, born as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, has a success story that has inspired generations of people who aspired to follow their passions despite their humble beginnings. From working as a bus conductor to ruling as ‘Thalaiva’ over the Indian film industry, he has come a long way. However, there is one person whose unconditional support for Rajinikanth has remained hidden from the public. The superstar’s first love, Nirmala, was the first person to put her faith in the actor’s potential.
Rajinikanth fell in love with an MBBS student while working as a bus conductor
Malayalam actor, Devan who worked with Rajinikanth on the sets of their film, Baashha revealed in an interview with Manorama that the two of them had got quite close while filming. Devan recalled that whenever everyone else discussed love and relationships, Rajinikanth would become visibly upset. When Devan asked him about his reaction, the superstar couldn’t help but confess about his unforgettable first love.
