Ajith celebrates his 49th birthday today; Fans kick-start the celebrations of 'Thala Day'

Today marks the birthday of a star who was introduced by a singer, who was born in a middle-class family, who has been aging like a fine wine, who has won the box-office multiple times. 'Thala' Ajith. He celebrates his 49th Birthday this year.

 

Ajith began his career by doing small roles in the films and he was a college drop out. On the reference of Singer SP Balasubramanyam, he was cast in 'Amaravathi' and went on to play various charters in his films. Soon he got his commercial break with S.J. Surya's Vaali and Amarkalam, with which he the star of the Tamil film Industry. And then he never looked back. He gave entry into Tollywood with his thriller 'Mankatha' as Gambler, which went on to become a super hit here too. Since then, all of his films are being releases simultaneously in both languages.

 

In addition to his acting, he is also a motor-car racer and participated in the MRF Racing series. Ajith became a race car driver, competing in circuits around India in places such as Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi. He is one among very few Indians to race in the International arena and in Formula championships. He has also been abroad for various races, including Germany and Malaysia.

 

Ajith created the non-profit organization "Mohini-Mani Foundation", named after his parents, in order to promote self-hygiene and civic consciousness and to help ease the problems of urban sprawl. No wonder he is such a public-loved celebrity and a celebrated personality.