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A SMALL TRIBUTE TO ‘POWER STAR PAWAN KALYAN’ ON THE EVE OF COMPLETING 15 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY
- By your FAN
On September 2nd, some years back, a small miracle
happened in the skies of a sleepy town in the south Indian state of
Andhra Pradesh. It’s not every day that the folks of this picturesque
town see the brilliance of a shooting star in the cosmic spread. The
omen unmistakably foretold of the greatness to come. I guess someone up
there was intently listening, for he immediately granted their wish.
It’s not a coincidence that “Power Star Pawan Kalyan” was precisely born
on the same day! Born as Konidela Kalyan Babu he rose like a phoenix to
become the undisputed and the biggest icon of Telugu Cinema in the 21st century.
Through his 15 year film career, he has carved a distinct identity
for himself. Without a doubt, Pawan Kalyan is the single biggest super
star of Tollywood and to say that he enjoys a demigod status in the
hearts and eyes of the people is an understatement. “Power Star” as he
is fondly known as, is a box office power house with his every movie
setting the benchmark for collections and reach. His fan clubs in every
remote village, his numerous web sites speak of the magnitude of reach
he enjoys with the people of Andhra Pradesh and beyond. The respect and
adulation he enjoys among the masses is simply unparalleled. The journey
so far has been nothing short of spectacular- and if these fifteen
glorious years are any indication of the things to come we are in for a
very special smorgasbord- a spread that is as varied and as exemplary
as the man himself!
His penchant for perfection is well known and all his movies bear the
hall mark of his intense performances – be it be the quintessential
lover boy in “Tholi Prema”, the naxalite in “Jalsa”, the martial arts
fighter in “Johnny”, the angry young man in “Badri”, the fashion icon in
“Balu”, the fun loving guy in “Teenmaar” and the deserving brother in
“Thammudu”. His versatility has been his forte and he continues to wow
the audiences with his brilliant portrayal of every roll that he
enacted. His movies have always been interlaced with a social message or
an issue that needs attention in the society.
He has always had the conviction to step forward and work with
aspiring and untested talent to deliver some of the finest successes at
the box-office. His phenomenal success is not the result of a well
ironed and time tested ‘recipe for success’- in other words it has never
followed an algorithmic path. Adhering to a formula has never been his
forte and this is amply evident in his zeal for breaking new ground in
uncharted territories. The list of technicians/directors and new talent
that were baptized by him is endless. He has constantly strived to
experiment with his roles and style with stupendous success. It is
simply his conviction and his belief in new ideas and talent that paved
the way for a new generation of film makers and technicians for this
Industry.
His popularity soared with millions of people adding to his fan base
with each one of his films. Pawan Kalyan is no less than a “messiah” for
his millions of fans that adore him. That he has reached cult status is
probably an understatement. His fan base grows larger and multiplies
several folds with his every movie release. His reach crosses
geographical boundaries and extends into Tamilnadu, Orissa, Kerala and
Karnataka too. His popularity in the NRI community is also huge and it
shows in the global box office collections.
Personal – Unbeknownst to the masses it is the way in which he
conducts himself that draws millions of hitherto hidden admirers from
every quadrant of the society. He has a mammoth cult following – yet he
chooses to lead a very quiet and very simple life. He is a man of few
words and believes in leading a simple life despite the “larger than
life” image he enjoys.
PANJAA
My personal interactions with him have been a learning experience-
each interaction has taught me something new. The topics are varied and
his knowledge is as diverse as his countless roles that he has essayed
to perfection. Mr. Perfect to the core – there is so much to learn from
him just by watching him. His down to earth nature in spite of his
cult status is something that is increasingly rare in today’s material
world.
And finally come December, a big bonanza awaits all of us – the
release of PANJAA –the making of the movie was a once in a life time
experience for all of us. The movie has been the result of a tremendous
amount of hard work from the entire unit including the star cast, the
technicians, the unit members and everyone else associated with it. We
have tried to capture the totality and the spirit of “Power Star” to the
best of our ability. Harnessing a hurricane is no easy job! We gave it
our best shot and we sincerely believe that our effort will warm the
hearts of his fans.
We have toiled hard on this dream. It is no exaggeration when we say
that it took a lot of “blood, sweat and tears” to transform this dream
into a reality. And the one single person who made all this possible is
the man himself. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
So come December, please get ready for some pure magic and action
packed celluloid fun. It will be a month to remember for a long time to
come
Welcome to our dream…
Go Power Star!!!!
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