With the release of Raat Baaki Hai, Rahul Dev has become the new favourite on OTT. Rahul, who has been in world of glitz ‘n’ glamour for more than a decade, he has seen his share of ups and downs. But now he is in a very happy space professionally as well personally. In a no-holds-barred interview, Rahul Dev talks about life during the Covid times, and more.
You always said you aren’t Bigg Boss material, but you did participate in this reality show, why?
I had lost my wife when this show offer came to me and I feltwhich better platform could I get to make an announcement about myself to one and all that I am back than here. After I did Bigg Boss, I was given an opportunity by Endemol again — it was a Para Military series, which proved to be one of the best series for me and everyone else.
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2020 and now 2021, haven’t been great for many actors. How has it been for you?
During these trying times I must confess that I have been busy shooting, so much so that while shooting I could not use a mask as I had to deliver my dialogues. But I have been taking all precautions to stay safe. Soon I will start Anamika with director Vikram Bhatt. I also have a few more projects, which I will not be able to reveal as they haven't been announced yet. Raat Baaki Hai has got a very good reception so all’s good!
What do you enjoy more: Being the lead or the villain?
I enjoy performing in different stories and donning different roles with different directors. Each film maker has a different process of canning films, so I love to work on different roles. In fact, last year I received an award for a comedy too.
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You are from Delhi, how is the scene there in terms of pandemic control?
I have come to Mumbai from Delhi. I couldn’t visit mom as it’s not safe. The last few days, there has been a surge in Covid cases. All of a sudden, the treatment in Delhi has become difficult. I think in Delhi, people have a wrong notion that with just a phone call from a celebrity, they can avail a bed and oxygen for anyone; it’s not so though — I tried to get beds and oxygen for two different patients — from 7 am in the morning and I only got one at 8 pm. But by then that person had already got it in Faridabad, UP I can't express how tough it is. Covid is taking lives every day. One of our actor-friends, a young guy from Canada, died. So many are dying with complicated symptoms.
Any message for fans during these Covid times?
Yes, please don’t lose heart. I feel during these trying times, we need to be positive and brave… kyunki aap achcha sochoge toh the universe will bring that to you.
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source https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/rahul-dev-during-these-trying-times-i-must-confess-that-i-have-been-busy-shooting
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