'Ajith Kumar is one of the most wonderful people we have in our business'; Rahul Dev recalls how he cooked for people on the set of 'Good Bad Ugly'
Rahul Dev
recently opened up about his early days in the industry and how he kept receiving negative roles after debuting as a villain in 'Champion'. The actor also shared his experience working with
Ajith Kumar
, describing how humble he is as a person.
Rahul about getting negative roles
In an interview with The Indian Express, Dev revealed that he entered the industry without any lofty ambitions. He simply wanted to work and had no film background, as his family was not connected to the movie industry. 'I'm a random Delhi guy. Many a time, I've felt that I haven't found my footing or had my big break. Unfortunately, it's a mainstream commercial world. In real life, for instance, no two people would fight in the street with their shirts off,' he added.
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He admitted to being typecast in the industry: 'There was a typecast because my first negative role was successful. All I was getting were negative roles. It was difficult to navigate and say no. It can leave you feeling creatively empty. It's the industry that typecasts you, not the audience, because people haven't seen you in any other role.'
Working experience with Ajith Kumar
He went on to play similar characters in South Indian films like Simhadri, Mass, Billa, Aathi, and two projects with Ajith Kumar — 'Vedalam' and 'Good Bad Ugly'.
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'He is easily one of the most wonderful people we have in our business—not just in Tamil cinema, but across India. He is very helpful,' he said, showering praise on Ajith.
Rahul recalled a heartfelt moment when Ajith comforted a grieving couple on set. The duo, who had come to visit, were in deep pain as they had lost their son. The 'Mankatha' actor took time to console them. He further shared that during night shoots in Kolkata, Ajith personally cooked meals like upma and idlis for the entire crew of 70–80 people, handling everything himself—from chopping onions to preparing the dishes.
Rahul also fondly remembered Ajith's warm hospitality during their first meeting and how he brought large tiffin boxes filled with home-cooked food for him.
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