Guest guest Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 He stood apart in a crowd N D Shiva Kumar, TNN 31 December 2009, "The Times of India" BANGALORE: His uniqueness made him an icon. At a time when society was still dogmatic, Vishnuvardhan was unusual on many counts. He was a southpaw, wore a khadga (metal bangle) on his right hand, sported a bandana and pure whites, besides an auburn beard and cool sunglasses. In fact, he was responsible for removing the stigma associated with left-handers. His inimitable style of using his left hand to rotate the khadga on his right while thrashing villains, remains hugely popular. He was fondly called `Lodde' and his supporters were `Lodde' supporters. He also earned the title `Sahasa Simha' (the man who fights like a lion). It was different and appealed to the masses. There aren't many fans of Vishnuvardhan who don't wear a khadga on the right hand. Vishnuvardhan changed his style with age, his grace matching the pure whites he wore. He never remained stagnant, changing with age and experience, and remaining non-controversial. An atheist earlier, Vishnuvardhan turned deeply spiritual over the years. The loss of his three sisters added to this change in perspective. Vishnu and his wife have built a Ganesha temple on the premises of Abhiman Studio in Bangalore. He was an ardent follower of Sai Baba. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/He-stood-apart-in-a-crowd/articleshow/5396999.cmsNo virus found in this outgoing messageChecked by PC Tools AntiVirus (6.1.0.25 - 6.14030).http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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