R. Parthiban, a ‘100% Chennai vaasi’, traces his life in the city
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Actor and filmmaker R. Parthiban shares his journey and gratitude towards Chennai, his beloved city of opportunities.
Actor and filmmaker R. Parthiban reflects on the city that nurtured him.
“Vanakkam Chennai, the city that raised me. I’m a complete, 100% Chennai vaasi. I was born in Royapuram, did my schooling in Pallavaram, and then Mount Road, Royapettah. There is no place in the city that I have not set foot in.
“In the days I was a drama artiste, and simultaneously moving towards [working in] cinema, I used to sell rubber stamps to make ends meet. I earned a commission of 40 paisa per stamp. I sold them everywhere except between Royapettah and Kodambakkam because I didn’t want anyone to recognise me.
“The reason I’m saying this is, if a person wants to improve in life, they will have to face many challenges. Everywhere I went, Chennai made sure to feed me. Rather, I had the knack to go greet people in places where food was being served. For instance, one day I ended up in Valluvar Kottam, where I met my gurunathar Bhagyaraj sir. Since then, life has presented me with countless opportunities and brought me here.”
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