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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tamil superstar Ajith himself cooked idlis and upma for 70-80 people on set, reveals 'Good Bad And Ugly' co-star
Rahul Dev made his cinematic debut in 2000, venturing into the world of films with the movie Champion. His performance as the antagonist in that film brought him instant recognition—but at a cost. The role, while successful, carved a path he hadn't anticipated: that of the perpetual villain. In a candid interview with SCREEN, Rahul opened up about his Bollywood journey that never quite took off the way he'd hoped. Despite being part of notable projects, he still feels like his big moment is yet to come. Dreams Deferred, Not Denied Reflecting on his early days, Dev revealed that he never stepped into the industry with lofty ambitions. 'I didn't arrive with stars in my eyes,' he said. 'I just wanted consistent work.' A self-described ordinary guy from Delhi with no filmi connections, Rahul often felt out of place. 'Many times, I've felt like I haven't found solid ground, like I missed that one role that could change everything,' he admitted. He pointed out how unrealistic mainstream cinema can be, contrasting it with the authenticity of real life. The Curse of Success in a Single Shade When asked about being slotted into negative roles repeatedly, Rahul was honest: 'At that time, if you succeeded in a particular image, especially a villainous one, the industry wouldn't see you as anything else.' He clarified that playing antagonists wasn't the problem—it was being only offered those roles that became creatively suffocating. 'It was the filmmakers who confined me, not the public,' he stressed. 'Audiences never got to see me in a different light.' Crossing Borders, Not Expectations Rahul's typecasting didn't end in Bollywood. His dark characters were soon echoed in South Indian films like Simhadri, Mass, Billa, Aathi, and notably, Vedalam and Good Bad Ugly, where he shared screen space with Tamil icon Ajith Kumar . Speaking of Ajith, Rahul's voice warmed with genuine admiration: 'Working with Ajith ji again was a joy. He's not just a star in Tamil cinema—he's respected across India. Humble, generous, and deeply human.' The Man Behind the Star One memory stood out sharply for Rahul. A grieving couple had visited the sets. 'Ajith met them at their lowest. He spoke with them kindly, offering comfort without fanfare. He's made of something rare,' Rahul shared. 'I remember shooting the climax scene with him amidst Durga Puja in Calcutta. We were shooting nights—7 pm to 5 am. After a whole night's work, he would then cook upma, idlis, and many other dishes every day. Not just for me, for the whole unit – around 70-80 people. When I am saying he would cook, he would be at the helm of things, and not just supervising. He used to chop the onions and do everything on his own,' An Actor, A Cook, A Friend On their very first meeting, Ajith asked Rahul if he wanted anything from his home. Rahul casually replied, 'Anything.' The next day, Ajith appeared with two large lunch boxes filled with home-cooked dishes. 'That wasn't formality. That was heartfelt warmth,' Rahul recalled. Ajith's Recent Outings Meanwhile, Ajith's recent films, Vidaamuyarchi and Good Bad Ugly, both starring Trisha Krishnan, didn't make waves at the box office.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NYC woman says poverty helped her become millionaire
NEW YORK (PIX11)—From being insecure about housing to now being a mogul, one Long Island woman is sharing her incredible journey. This weekend, she's hosting an international women's conference at Hofstra University to help hundreds of other women shine. More Local News Dr. Neva Alexander has memories of eviction as a child, and they drive her to help empower others. Dr. Neva Alexander says it's her calling to help entrepreneurs reach their highest potential. Alexander launched Nevalliance, a consulting firm, to help local businesses not just grow but go global. Theresa Aydelott is an entrepreneur. She started her own consulting firm called Ayden Vision. As a former university basketball coach, she knows the value of a good business coach. Alexander gave her business a winning game plan. Alexander is from Jamaica and now runs her consulting business in Melville, NY. She says she lived in 12 homes by the age of 11. Moving from house to house as a child was not easy, but the pain of poverty propelled her. Alexander is now a mogul, philanthropist, and the author of five books. Her latest is called 'Crossing Borders, Breaking Barriers. ' It's about three women who came to New York as immigrants and started their own businesses in the U.S. Dean Bennett co-chaired a program at Hofstra University called Ascend Long Island, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, helping dozens of minority-owned businesses thrive. It's her fifth year hosting the International Women's Conference at Hofstra University this Saturday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
