He started performing at the age of five and went on to give some of the biggest hits ever. In recent times, he was more in news due to controversies than for his work. In fact, people were more interested in the person than in his work :) There might be people who haven’t heard his songs but not one who hasn’t heard his name :)
What struck me was the way fans reacted to the news of his death. They celebrated his life, some sang his songs, some others danced and others silently paid homage to their star ..
Lets go back in time to April 12th 2006 when legendary kannada cinema actor Dr. Rajkumar passed away at the age of 77 after a heart attack. What happened here was a breach of law and order in the name of homage. As news spread, the so called fans (true fans would never resort to such violence) started throwing stones at vehicles and buildings. Tyres were burnt on roads, blocking traffic and many BMTC buses and other vehicles were set on fire. Policemen were injured and several others were stabbed. Some even lost their lives-Meaningless anger, resulting in loss of life and property.
It's a shame we act so uncivilized. If people acted a little more thoughtful, India would be a lot better place to live in.
