Age and work volume for actors are inversely related, at least that’s the common notion. However, for Rahul Dev, the same rules do not apply. The actor, who turns 53 today, says his career has never been better.

“People say, ‘Harr saal umar ke sath kaam kam hota hai’. All these perceptions and beliefs that if you age, there might not be roles for you, do not apply to me,” Dev says, adding, “I’ve been working in places all over the country. Who said older actors don’t get work? I had eight projects in the last two years. Ab main kya bolun.”

At a time when the pandemic slowed down the entertainment industry, the actor is grateful that his career remained untouched. “Professionally, it’s been the perfect year for me. I’ve been shooting every single day, which is unusual at a time when people are sitting at home without work,” Dev says.

And while birthdays are all about growing old, Dev is proud of his age and doesn’t believe in hiding it. “I’ve made no bones about my age. It’s out there online, unlike those actors who hide it. Everybody knows exactly how old I am. It doesn’t matter as long as you’re healthy,” he muses.

As for his celebration plans, the actor is going to spend his day with partner Mugdha Godse, and his spiritual master, who’s flown to India. “It’s a lucky birthday for me. Somebody visiting me from overseas in the pandemic is like some conspiracy by the universe. I’m so thankful to my spiritual master for this. Mugdha and I are going to be with him,” he signs off.