In a heartfelt homage to his late actor good friend Sarath Babu on Tuesday, Celebrity Rajinikanth recalled the latter’s exhortation to surrender smoking, stating the late veteran would even snatch away the counterfoil and put it out if he caught him doing so. After paying respects to Sarath Babu’s mortal stays right here, Rajinikanth declared that, in consideration of his good friend’s opinions, he would chorus from smoking in entrance of the actor.
The 71-year-old Sarath Babu handed away on Monday in a hospital in Hyderabad whereas receiving take care of a number of organ failure.Â

Speaking to a reporter, Rajinikanth acknowledged that he knew Sarath Babu earlier than he grew to become an actor and likewise that they had been good mates. He additionally mentioned that the late actor was an excellent human being, an excellent good friend and all the time had a smile on his face.
“In Annamalai, there may be this vital scene of difficult (Rajinikanth taking up Sarath Babu after their friendship turns bitter) and took lot of retakes because the feelings didn’t come out correctly. He acquired me a cigarette and after that I felt relaxed and the take was permitted. He all the time suggested me about good well being however he’s no extra now,” he added.