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Rajinikanth says Bengaluru ashram visit crushed his ego when nobody recognised him
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Published on 13 May 2026
Thousands saw him and still walked past
Rajinikanth recalled his visit to the Art of Living ashram in Bengaluru, where he says not a single person recognised him. Speaking at the Art of Living Foundation’s 45th anniversary and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s 70th celebrations, the superstar described the moment as unexpectedly painful, saying it crushed his ego. The story highlights humility at a spiritual gathering.
- Rajinikanth felt invisible after attending a Bengaluru ashram
- He says thousands ignored his celebrity status
- The actor called the experience a blow to his ego
- The remarks came during Art of Living anniversary events
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