Raj Bahadur congratulated me with a friendly smile at his residence in Chamrajpet, Bangalore. At the age of 80, he moves quite slowly and has some hearing challenges. Nevertheless, I am quickly in awe of his memory. “I met Rajni on June 03, 1970. He joined Bangalore Transport Service (now Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) as a conductor, and I joined as a driver. We have been close friends for 55 years,” he says.
On any public platform, Rajinikanth is proud of his friendship with Bahadur, who was a column for the actor’s dream of growing up in the film industry. To identify his skills first, Bahadur encouraged Rajinikanth to act at the Madras Film Institute in Chennai, promising all the financial assistance to him. The rest, as they say, is history.
“The person who gave his superstar to Tamil cinema,” veteran director SP Muthuraman said, recently introduced brave to a packed crowd at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Coolie, Upcoming Rajinikanth film. Bahadur, who was one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, such as Akini Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan, confessed to remember the energetic atmosphere.
Coolie, Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraja, it hits on screen on 14 August, marked the 50th year of Rajinikanth in the film industry. Brave, a retired BMTC driver who has been an integral part of Rajinikanth’s incredible journey at the top, forces his treasure to show his treasure, talks about the story behind the album of memorable pictures with politics and the story behind some photos.
Avoid public eyesight
It is a famous fact that Rajinikanth is an enthusiastic devotee of Shri Raghavendra Swami. The actor also played the role of Hindu scholar and saint in his 100th film, which was titled Mr. Raghavendra (1985). A meeting with Bahadur always leads to a journey to the ministry in Andhra Pradesh so that Raghavendra Swami can be worshiped. The Rajinikanth, Bahadur and other friends seen here, choose a secluded place for lunch. To avoid media attention and public investigation, Rajinikanth and his gang get secluded place during their journey to eat. There are other Go-Two temples for Dharmasthala, Shri Kuke Subrahmanya and Tirupati Rajni.
A moment with family
Bahadur and Family posed for a photo with a superstar at the 5-Star Hotel Lalit Ashok, popularly popular in Bengaluru. Bahadur revealed that Rajinikanth had a property right in front of Lalit Ashok, yet chose to rent a room. To escape the huge crowd around his residence, the superstar preferred to stay in a hotel. Bahadur recalled Rajinikanth remembering his property through the window of his hotel room and it is difficult to believe that he cannot live in his home. Bahadur says Bahadur with a chakli.
Honored on stage
Bahadur is being migrated to a school run by Rajinikanth’s wife Lata in Chennai. He remembers that Lata thanked him on the stage for the primary reason behind Rajinikanth’s rise. Every year, he is invited to the annual program, where the superstar never forgets to tell students about the role of Bahradur, who encourages Rajni to act and encourages the actor to provide financial assistance during his early days as a struggling actor in Chennai.
The best friends become indifferent
Two best friends at Jayanagar 4th Block Bus Station in Bengaluru. This is the place where Rajinikanth first met Bahadur, and the experienced star decided to give a stunning journey to the bus depot in 2023. Hopefully, hopefully, Bash Star became marshed by people requesting a selfie. Rajinikanth left the bus station after a brief conversation with drivers and conductors. Before reaching the depot, Rajinikanth visited Ramakrishna Mathematics in Basavanguri. After his primary education, Rajni was enrolled in mathematics by his brother. Bahadur saw his friend chanting the Vedas and mantras as he meditated in mathematics for an hour.
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Food for love
Rajinikanth is involved in his favorite food. The actor is a great fan of cuisine cuisine, revealing Bahadur. During his trips to Bengaluru, Rajinikanth prepared food in Bahadur’s house. A lifelong friend usually takes him a tiffin carrier with chicken curry, chapathi, rasam, omelet and fish. He is not more than a mutton lover, the claim of Bahadur. As long as it is not the only option, Rajni never eats restaurant in Bengaluru, he says.
A birthday to remember
When friends meet, they party! Brave with Rajinikanth on Star’s special birthday. This picture was clicked on 12/12/12 at Rajni’s residence in Chennai. Bahadur says that the triple date sequence is once a lifetime, and it became even more special for me because it was his birthday.
Friend and a fan
Raj Bahadur at his residence. , Photo courtesy: K Bhagya Prakash
Brave in the verandah of his house in Chamrajpet, Bengaluru. The house with Rajinikanth’s films posters and his pictures with Tamil star resembles a fanboy’s hub.
Trivial
Raj Bahadur, at his residence in Chamrajpet, Bangalore. , Photo courtesy: K Bhagya Prakash
As the brave memory goes down with lane HinduIt is difficult to remember Rajinikanth memorable showcase. He also shared an episode about the early days of Rajinikanth’s actor.
When Rajinikanth tore the Kapali theater in Bangalore, due to the joy of seeing himself on the big screen in his debut Apoorva Ragangal (1975), Bahadur told him that this is just the beginning of a long ride. He remembers Rajni demonstrated his style, it was his walk, the way he was sitting, or a cigarette in K Balchandar Mondru Mudichu (1976), including Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, Bahadur says that the success of that film made Rajinikanth a dedicated actor. “They worked continuously, the project after the project, and were not ready to relax.”
Published – August 12, 2025 06:38 pm IST
