Breaking the limits

I always like to read the comments about Akshaye in many film forums. I have begun to notice that they have become more respectful towards him. They still pass narky comments but I'd say the ratio has gone down. Rediff is an example. Comments posted underneath this interview are msotly devoted to bashing or supporting Rajnikanth but they also have this very perceptive comment which I liked very much:

Although Akshaye is under-rated but he is also an over-expected actor. Though, he didn't get enough dues for his previous performances, but he is expected by many to outperform others in his league. Which is not completely true. He has limitations (less diversity), however, he pushes a different kind of intensity in his roles.

Needless to say, that also describes my attitude or described. being an obsessed fan, I always judge Akshaye's performances too strictly and find them wanting and then suddenly I come across a scene posted on youtube or a movie playing on TV and I stop and wonder, why did I miss this before and then I realise, that the first time I watch any Akshaye movie, my brain is in such a hyperactive mode that it can't register anything. As an obsessed fan, I want to see him blossom into a great artist and over the years, weighed down by my own obscenely high expectations, I gave up on him( he has always been my favorite star but I gave up the hope that he'd become a great actor and realise his potential) and that's why, his next movie is going to be sucha reproach and such a blessing-- reproach because I did give up on him and blessing, because we get to experience the magic only he can weave.