Chiru Reveals Kamal Haasan Inspired His Dance

When the name Chiranjeevi pops up, two things come to mind, his magnetic screen presence and those iconic dance moves. But what happens when the man who inspired a whole generation of actors reveals his inspiration? That’s exactly what happened at the WAVES India Summit in Mumbai, where the megastar surprised fans with a rare personal revelation: Kamal Haasan was the reason he began dancing with such passion.

Speaking at the summit, Chiranjeevi looked back at his early days and the moment he decided to take that train to Chennai to chase dreams. “Since childhood, I used to dance for my family, and their reactions gave me a kind of high. It pushed me toward acting,” he shared. Once in Chennai, he felt intimidated by the giants of Indian cinema who ruled the industry. However, he studied them rather than being overwhelmed. In 1977, he started acting classes and started learning from the finest.

Three names, among the innumerable legends, influenced the modern Chiranjeevi. He attributes his path as a dancer to Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan's stunts and unfiltered emotions, and Mithun Chakraborty's teachings on the art of real acting. Fans were shocked and moved by his candor when he added, "Watching Kamal sir dance made me fall in love with rhythm, movement, and expressiveness."

Chiranjeevi's elegant homage to the past demonstrates why he is still regarded as a genuine legend, in contrast to other celebrities who celebrate their achievements by looking to the future. His humility may be his greatest move to date in a field where egos frequently outshine feet.