• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • HOME
  • REVIEWS
    • TRAILERS
  • BUSINESS
  • CELEBRITIES
  • HOLLYWOOD
  • REGIONAL
  • TV
  • MUSIC
  • TOP LISTS

Bollywood Presents

Exotic locations where popular Bollywood movies were shot

You are here: Home / TV / Rahul Dev Samra: Actor, former super-model and single parent

Rahul Dev Samra: Actor, former super-model and single parent

November 28, 2016 by BollywoodPresents Team

Rahul Dev Samra

Rahul Dev Samra is a former model and Indian film actor, known for his unconventional, rugged looks. Besides featuring in hindi films, Rahul has acted as villain in Punjabi as well as South Indian films.

Rahul Dev, who was recently seen in the movie Mubarakan, was a big name in the modelling world, and that’s what he did most of the early 90s. Rahul was the first Indian to be featured in the London edition of “GQ” magazine. He was the face of Hugo Boss, then a big international brand.

Rahul won six awards, including a Filmfare, for his Bollywood debut in 2000 (in the film Champion where he played a villain). But Rahul says the success did not go to my head, thanks to his wife.

“I had a beautiful wife. I started dating her when I was 17, and by the age of 24, I was married. I was a lallu ram compared to her. She was a year older and very mature, and emotionally much stronger. She kept my interest all these years as she was slightly more intelligent. So, even when adulation came my way, she kept me grounded,” says Rahul.

But sadly, Rahul lost his wife to cancer a few years later.

“The loss of a parent has not been easy on my son. Every time I am away from him now, I think whether all this is worth it and if I should go back and just be a father. But then, you do think of work. It’s a Catch-22 situation; it’s difficult as a single parent.”

Rahul Dev is also quite frank about the fact that he did Bigg Boss for the money, as he had to plan for his son’ education and future.


Salman Khan in Bigg Boss

And how was his experience in the Bigg Boss house?

Rahul says, when you’re in the Bigg Boss house, your credentials do not matter much, especially when the host is someone like Salman Khan.

Bigg Boss 10: Salman Khan scolds Rahul Dev for being lazy, Mugdha Godse not happy

Rahul Dev was at the receiving end, when Salman Khan chided him for being lazy (basically not being entertaining by playing it safe).

In the past few Bigg Boss seasons, its been observed that most participants (at the beginning of the season) avoid tasks that could get them into trouble with fellow participants, and Salman Khan has been reprimanding them in order to get them into action to make the show more interesting.

The same happened this time also as Salman lost his cool over zero participation from certain participants in various tasks and activities inside the house, one of them being Rahul Dev.

Rahul’s fiancee Mugdha Godse (acted in several hindi films) says that Salman’s advice was unwarranted and that Rahul did nothing wrong.

So why did Rahul Dev (a naturally shy and reticent person) participate in Bigg Boss 10?

For the money of course, even he admits it.

When asked why he chose a controversial show like Bigg Boss, which is completely opposite to his personality, Rahul said it was for his son, Siddharth. He divulged that his son is studying abroad and he needs the money to support his education that would hold him in good stead.

Rahul was one of the highest paid contestants on Bigg Boss (paid around Rs 2 crore.)

Rahul Dev and Salman Khan in a Bollywood film
Rahul Dev was supposed to make his film debut with the Bollywood film ‘Dus’, which also starred Salman Khan. However, the director Mukul Anand died midway leaving the film incomplete, and the film got shelved forever.

Filed Under: TV

RELATED POSTS

Bollywood Stars Who Have Invested in Real Estate Abroad

Owning a property has always been considered a wise investment, especially if you take a very long term view. The Government of India now has made it easy for Indian nationals to invest in international real estate as well. Of course, most HNI’s (high net individuals) are happy and taking advantage of that option. Even […]

Deepti Naval

Deepti Naval: One of the finest actresses in Indian Cinema of the 80s

Deepti Naval, along with Smita Patil and Shabani Azmi, ruled the parallel cinema (art cinema) during the late seventies and the eighties. Born in Amritsar, Deepti Naval made her acting debut with Shyam Benegal’s Junoon. Over the years, Deepti starred in several films like Katha, Chashme Buddoor, Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!, Hip Hip Hurray, Damul, […]

Bollywood in Holland, Netherlands: One of the Most Liberal Countries in the World

Bollywood in Holland, Netherlands

For Indians, Summer Means Big Holiday Breaks At These Destinations

Taking frequent short holidays has become common in India now, with almost everybody taking a short break whenever there’s a holiday that falls alongside the weekend. However, when it comes to Summer, as the heat becomes unbearable and also because children have their vacations, people like to take longer breaks, with many opting for foreign […]

Deepika’s ‘My choice’ Video Goes Viral: Does Male Bashing Equate to True Feminism?

Deepika’s new video on empowering women shows 99 women, from varying walks of life, come together and give out one powerful message. And although the video has been quite popular on various social media sites, one thing that bothers many is why such videos have this undertone of ‘male-bashing’. In case you haven’t seen the […]

SRK with Cate Blanchett and Elton John

Shah Rukh Khan gives powerful speech at the World Economic Forum’s annual Crystal Awards

Shah Rukh Khan is good with words, and when it comes to giving powerful speeches, I guess, no one in the entire Indian film industry comes even close to him. Shahrukh delivered another powerful speech at the Crystal Award organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. SRK was honoured for his ‘leadership in […]

salman khan

Middle East fashion retail major Splash shoot ad film with Salman & Katrina, eyes expansion in India

Checkout Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s new commercial for Middle-East based fashion brand Splash. While it was believed that the two were avoiding each other, this video proves that they are professionals at the end of the day. Here’s the video for the clothing brand where Salman and Katrina flaunt their new designs. Katrina Kaif […]

Why Do Celebs Resort to PR Stunts: Reader’s View

Here’s another guest blog post where BollywoodPresents.com brings the opinions of a self-confessed Bollywood fan (Nazira Seth) who’ put off by the PR drive of some Bollywood celebrities, and believes that there’s no need for some of them to resort to publicity stunts. Almost every star, big or small, has a PR mechanism at work, […]

naseeruddin shah

Is Twinkle Khanna really India’s best writer?

Bollywood is rushing in to acquire the rights to the various short stories from Twinkle Khanna’s latest book ‘The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad’, and many are already calling her the India’s best writer currently. Akshay Kumar’s wife Twinkle Khanna seems to have made a successful transition from being an actress to an author. Twinkle’s first […]

London’s Royal Albert Hall’s $3M box sale, great investment opportunity for the rich

A 12-seat Grand Tier Box at London’s Royal Albert Hall is up for sale. Luxury property agents Harrods Estates is brokering the sale. This is indeed a once in a decade opportunity for the rich, looking to hold a unique piece of London real estate, as the value will only appreciate over time. Royal Albert […]

Primary Sidebar

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

RECENT POSTS

Bobby Deol

Bobby Deol completes 25 yrs in Bollywood

Son of Bollywood veteran Dharmendra and brother to Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol recently completed 25 … [Read More...] about Bobby Deol completes 25 yrs in Bollywood

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi: One of the finest actors of Indian cinema

Shabana Azmi, an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) of Pune, made her film … [Read More...] about Shabana Azmi: One of the finest actors of Indian cinema

war movie

Here’s how much Hrithik Roshan was paid for his 2019 hit film ‘War’

Hrithik Roshan is a superstar in Bollywood and is among the highest paid actors in the film … [Read More...] about Here’s how much Hrithik Roshan was paid for his 2019 hit film ‘War’

sooryavanshi movie

Bollywood facing losses of 5000+ crore due to pandemic lockdown

Almost everybody associated with the film industry is despondent about the future. With COVID-19 … [Read More...] about Bollywood facing losses of 5000+ crore due to pandemic lockdown

Money Scandals

Indian film celebrities caught in Tax Controversies

In Bollywood and other film industries in India, there's a saying that "there's no business like the … [Read More...] about Indian film celebrities caught in Tax Controversies

celebrity endorsements

It’s 2020 and Bollywood is still obsessed with fair skin

Makers of the upcoming movie 'Khaali Peeli', starring Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter, are facing … [Read More...] about It’s 2020 and Bollywood is still obsessed with fair skin

Kangana Ranaut's pali hill office

BMC demolish illegal constructions by Bollywood actors & filmmakers

BMC begins the demolition of illegal alterations to Kangana Ranaut's office in Bandra. The … [Read More...] about BMC demolish illegal constructions by Bollywood actors & filmmakers

deepika padukone

Deepika Padukone: Net worth and luxury splurges

Deepika Padukone is one of the leading actors in Bollywood and commands a higher remuneration than … [Read More...] about Deepika Padukone: Net worth and luxury splurges

Hrithik Roshan

Rakesh Roshan completes 50 years in Bollywood, talks about Bollywood

Veteran actor and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has completed five decades in the film industry. However, … [Read More...] about Rakesh Roshan completes 50 years in Bollywood, talks about Bollywood

Sushant Singh Rajput

Showik Chakraborty, Samuel Miranda admit to Drugs Procurement, arrested by NCB

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda in connection with … [Read More...] about Showik Chakraborty, Samuel Miranda admit to Drugs Procurement, arrested by NCB

Amazon Fashion

Footer

Upcoming Bollywood Movies

  • Love Aaj Kal Movie
  • Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele Movie
  • Hawayein Movie
  • Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Movie
  • The Hundred Bucks Movie
  • BHOOT: Part One – The Haunted Ship Movie
  • Haunted Hills Movie
  • 'O' Pushpa I Hate Tears Movie
  • Guns Of Banaras Movie
  • Thappad Movie

Bollywood Movie Reviews

  • Malang Review
  • Jawaani Jaaneman Review
  • Panga Review
  • Street Dancer 3D Review
  • Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior Review
  • Chhapaak Review
  • Good Newwz Review

Top Celebs

  • Ajay Devgn
  • Kajol
  • Saif Ali Khan
  • Shraddha Kapoor
  • Varun Dhawan
  • Deepika Padukone
  • Kangana Ranaut
  • Tabu
  • Aditya Roy Kapur
  • Disha Patani
  • Rajinikanth

About Us

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Write for Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Sitemap
  • Newsletter

Copyright © 2021 · News Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in