“CINEMA”
– The six letter word that almost has become a primary reason that keeps the
world spinning, if not other’s, mine at least. It is recreation, that humans need after being
satisfied with all their basic necessity, which flawlessly cinema does becoming
almost mankind’s fourth basic necessity in life. Carrying forth this bigger
responsibility and pamper, movies reflect different kinds of thoughts in
different ways. There are numerous movies that come in different genres around
the whole world and India is no exception. The word ‘Cinema’ and ‘India’ has
almost become inseparable so does South India. ‘Kollywood’ is the term we used
to refer the Tamil Cine industry as that commutes the audience through Tamil as
primary language. This post is going to talk about one inevitable person in the
Kollywood without him would Kollywood lack lustre.
The
Tamil Cinema industry has produced some extraordinary artists who complement the
industry with authentic ease. Tamil Cine industry has been witnessing enormous
growth over the generations together producing some exemplary stories. The artists
have made history, made history speak and made the whole of the state go crazy.
We are going to talk about one such humungous star in the Tamil industry whose
name will speak for who he is. The five letter word that will make his five
million fans go frenzy. ‘V’ for Victory, ‘V’ for Valor and lastly ‘V’ for the Victorious Young and Energetic
Super Star ‘Vijay’.
EVERY MAN HAS A PAST,
BUT SUCCESSFUL MAN A HISTORY, NOW ON TO THE HISTORY:
Joseph
Vijay, fondly called “Illayathalapathy Vijay” was born to Mrs. Shoba
Chandrashekar and Mr. S.A.Chandrashekar in
Chennai on 22 June 1974. SAC was a big time director of the late 80’s and early
90’s who obviously would have been an immense source of inspiration for Vijay that
made him pursue his career path in Cinema. Vijay did his Visual Communications
with Loyola College, Chennai. I have learnt from many of his interviews that he
never had been to college on a regular note and that he would be wandering around
the campus but for inside the class. Right from his college days, Vijay had a
firm notion of entering the cine field, after his watching all the movies that
came his way. One major incident that emerged the turning point of his life was
when he was searched all over the city by his dad who later found him in
Udhayam theatre watching one of his favourite movies. Same day, Vijay was
brought home and enquired by SAC of his cine interests when Vijay enacted a
very famous scene from Rajnikanth’movie “Annamalai” and that made all the
difference to the perspective Vijay’s dad had on him. Vijay’s performance got
him the consent from his dad to enter the cine field and that is where all it
started.
VIJAY DOWN AND UNDER :
Vijay
started his scintillating career with his debut flick ‘Naalaya Theerpu’
directed by S.A.Chandrashekar with Manimegalai doing the music for the film. Though
the movie was not a hot sold cake, Vijay got a green signal from very many
audiences that marked his entry into the field. The second flick
‘Senthoorapaandi’ emerging a blockbuster, Vijay marked his presence in the
hearts of hundreds and thousands of people. His subsequent flicks did a
sinusoidal wave at the box office, in spite of which Vijay managed to give some
exceptional ones like: Poove Unakkaaga, Vishnu, Kushi, Kanukku Nilavu, Thullatha
Manamum Thullum, etc.
Early
2000 showcased us a different Vijay altogether dimensioning him in very many modern
roles. It all started with ‘Kushi’ and Vijay was accepted by all classes of
Audiences. Vijay went on further to do killer roles in ‘Friends’, ‘Badhri’, ‘ShahJahan’,
‘Tamizhan’, etc.
Putting a full stop to the
stereotypic flick, Vijay did a fiery and romantic role in ‘Madhurey’ that paved
way for more energetic, enthusiastic and stylish Vijay. Following ‘Madhurey’,
‘Ghilli’ made a swash buckling business at the Box office. This is still being
considered one of Vijay’s all-time best that left almost everybody dumb-struck
of Vijay’s performance. Vijay became a favourite for a majority of population
down south. Following this humungous hit Vijay managed to do profitable
business at the box office delivering ‘Thiruppachi’ ‘Sivagaasi’, ‘Aadhi’. The
then came ‘Pokiri’ was yet another milestone in Vijay’s career. It fetched him
a lot of fan followings for his very down to earth and casual acting skills
that he did with absolute ease.
Vijay
was accused of having done a stereotypic flick the last four or five times that
portrayed Vijay as one typical action hero. In order to break this criticism
Vijay did ‘Kaavalan’ that gave audience a new perspective towards Vijay. Vijay
was appreciated widely for his flawless performance that fetched him a lot of
respect. Following ‘Kaavalan’, ‘Velayutham’, ‘Nanban’ and ‘Thuppakki’ left the box
office storm struck. Vijay became one of
the biggest revenue turning out to be one of Kollywood’s inevitable actors. Vijay
became a brand. Vijay became an idol. Vijay became a role-model. Vijay became a
style and lastly Vijay became a star, A SUPER STAR.
WHAT MAKES VIJAY A STAR:
Right
from his debut, Vijay always had a steady progression graph. The way he has
matured over the times is just amazing. The way he looks, the way he talks, the
way he walks, the way he delivers the dialogues on the screen, the way he
dances, the way he acts are simply mind-blowing. Right from his initial phases
of his career, he kept himself low for others with no attitude and head-weight.
He is such a down to earth person who believes in doing rather talking unlike
many other heroes in the industry.
1)
TALK LESS WORK MORE:
He is
one of very few actors who talk less and work more. There are few actors in the
industry who start blowing their own trumpet even on their second or third film
of their career with Vijay being a legendary exception to all these acts. He is
such a soft-spoken human with great sense of humour who never opens his mouth
unless and until the situation demands. He is such a good listener. He keenly
listens to anybody who talks to him. He talks to others with at most respect
and care. He is one kind of a person who believes in doing rather talking. So,
WATCH HIM IN ACTION.
2)
VIJAY – THE DANCER:
The
word ‘Vijay’ and ‘Dancer’ are inseparable. The very first thought that would pop
in everybody’s mind up as soon as they hear the word Vijay is his dance. Stylish,
elegant, peppy, energetic, heart-stealing, tough, enthusiastic and authentic
are the words used to describe his dancing abilities. Each and every of his
movie would contain a significant move that even the professional dancers would
struggle to make. He shakes his legs for songs of almost all genres and
everything is a hit. Almost every Dance master loves working with him and the
best part is he does not rehearse or practice a lot. He is nearing perfection
and it is a delight watching him dance on the screens. Everybody envies him for
the kind of ability he possesses.
3)
VIJAY-THE FUN FILLED:
Vijay
is a very down to earth and fun filled personality. He puts aside all his
celebrity status and mingles with anybody and everybody so easily like nobody
else does. Vijay his known for his comical sense and he keeps his surrounding
happy and joyous. Even in movies, the kind of one-liners and comedy acts he
does would be very enjoyable. He is one of very few heroes who can do comedy in
parallel to the main stream. His body language, his dialogue delivery, his
thought process and performance would be highly enjoyable.
4)
VIJAY-THE PERFORMER:
Vijay
is a complete actor. Be it dialogue delivery, be it dancing, be it romance, be
it comedy Vijay does it with absolute ease. He won’t strain a lot doing any
kind of a role. He gives his best for any kind of a role that he plays that
naturally comes out daringly well. Vijay has attracted a wide range of audience
through the entire course of his career and now he has fan followings from all
the age groups. Right from five till fifties he has large fan base that are so
crazy for him and about him. He is known for his electrifying performances and often
called the “Producer’s hero” as they never encounter a loss producing Vijay. Some
of his significant performance include roles in : Pokiri, Thuppaki, Vaseegara, Nanban,
Thullatha Manamum Thullum, Kaadhalukku Mariyaathai, etc.,. He has been awarded with
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards twice and was nominated twice for Filmfare awards
which would be scaled very soon by the actor. He has been awarded many a times by
Vijay TV for his excellent all-round performances and a proud recipient of very
many awards. He is gossiped to be the “NEXT
SUPER STAR” of the Tamil Cinema Industry.
5)
VIJAY-THE PHILANTHROPIST:
Vijay
does not stop his Philanthropist act only with cinemas but in real life he does
a lot of them. Vijay runs a trust called “Vidhya Charitable Trust”, in the memory
of his late sister that helps the needy with very many aspects. They help the
poor get food, get educated, get married and get employed even. Vijay dissolved
all his fan clubs to form “Vijay Makkal Iyyakam” that could/could not possibly
be a political move doing a lot of social activities.
He is
known for these kinds of activities and every year his birthday does not end without
doing a vibrant social activity. Not many actors do generally come forward and
does these acts. He was conferred honorary doctorate by MGR University for his
extensive philanthropic works adding a feather in Vijay’s hat.
6)
VIJAY-THE ALL ROUNDER:
This
write up would be incomplete without this section as this section is going to
talk about that unique trait Vijay carries what others lack. Vijay is an
extraordinary dancer, a prolific actor, an awesome comedian and lastly an
exuberant singer. Vijay has sung many a song right from his older movies. He
has a subtle, silky voice and awesome music sense that many heroes lack in the
industry. His latest flick ‘Google Google’ from ‘Thuppakki’ went on to produce
many records all around the world and ‘Vaangana Vanakamanna’ from ‘Thalaivaa’
is already a humungous hit. So Vijay is a complete hero and an authentic
all-rounder undoubtedly. Acting, Dancing, Singing, Dialogue delivery with
perfection and ease, I don’t think anybody else would do making most of his
movie a super duper hit. So, yes he is an all-rounder.
FEW WORDS FROM VIJAY’S
MOUTH:
“I really havent
achieved anything like Rajanikanth or Kamal Haasan and was embarrassed by the
superstar status.”
” I would just start
off the charity drive and push off. It was when I read an item about a school
topper struggling to raise money, that I traced her and told her that I would
sponsor her studies further. The joy in her and her mother was what set me thinking
about doing charity.”
” Artistes like me are
in the limelight due to the support from public. What we earn is what they pay
for the film tickets. Well, I help some of them in times of their need.”
“You see, it is always
difficult to perform as a hero with a humorous garb. It is really difficult to
make the audience laugh heartily”.
” I’m acting only with
the hope that all my films should become great hits! A film’s success or
failure isn’t in our hand!”.
WORDS FROM MY MOUTH:
“I am a theist for
Vijay is my God and Vijay-ism is my Religion”
“Love you Thalaivaa, it’s
time to Lead”
“For we behind you,
nothing will happen to you”
“THE NEXT SUPER STAR, Long
Live Thalaiavaaa”
With Goosebumps all over and Happy Tears rolling…..
