Goa, June 1 -- Long before he became one of India's biggest film stars and earned the title "Thalaivar," Rajinikanth was a young bus conductor in Bengaluru earning just Rs 275 a month. A decades-old identity card that recently resurfaced online has given fans a glimpse into the superstar's humble beginnings and reminded many of the extraordinary journey behind his success.

The viral identity card, issued by the Bangalore Transport Service (BTS) in 1971, carries Rajinikanth's birth name, Shivaji Rao Gaikwad. The document shows him working as a bus conductor on Bengaluru's Route No. 10A. While the card itself is a fascinating piece of history, it is the monthly salary mentioned on it - Rs 275 - that has captured the imagination of fans acr...