The Rajani Effect!

That popular Tamil actor Rajinikanth has an unparalleled influence on his fans is no news. Every word that he utters both on-screen and off screen is widely followed and even adhered to by his fans who run into several lakhs. 

A recent instance of Rajinikanth asking his fans to quit smoking has met brought a favourable response from his fans. 

In response to his call, fans have vowed to stop smoking. Fans across Tamil Nadu burnt cigarette cartons. A Rajini fan speaking to a news website is quoted to have said, "Our Thalaivar’s word is sacrosanct for us. We will do anything for him. From now on, we will never touch a cigarette in our life.” 

In his birthday message, the actor had urged fans not to learn from him and give up the habit completely. Admitting his inability of stop smoking completely, he said that his illness involving the kidneys was as a result of the habit.

Tobacco, which is fast turning to a public health menace, needs more such celebrity icons!


Image courtesy: Times of India