Rajkumar was not just a superstar. He was something far rarer — a presence that shaped how people thought, felt, and lived. In the second part of Noorakke Nooru Karnataka’s episode on Dr Rajkumar, writer and lyricist Jayanth Kaikini reflects on the man behind the icon, through moments that reveal Rajkumar’s humanity. When he was released after being kidnapped by Veerappan, he was asked how he felt. His response was simple: “My release is fine… but what about him?” Not anger. Not relief. Just concern—even for the man who held him captive. This episode explores that same spirit across stories from his life— The way he carried his son Raghavendra Rajkumar in his arms at nearly 70, saying, “For parents, children are never heavy.” Or his warmth with co-actors like Jayanthi and Harini, his playful humour, and his partnership with Parvathamma Rajkumar—a ...