Tamil actor Rajinikanth, who was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, was employed as a bus conductor by the Bangalore Transport Service before he joined the film industry. He is also known to have served as a carpenter and porter, before moving to Madras to pursue acting. Rajinikanth, who turned 66 on Monday, made his movie debut with 'Apoorva Raagangal' (1975).