Actor Mukul Dev passed away late last night at the age of 54. He had been unwell for several days and was admitted to the ICU, where his condition worsened. He is survived by his brother, actor Rahul Dev.
Mukul Dev was keeping to himself
The news was confirmed by Vindu Dara Singh, who had worked alongside Mukul in the film Son of Sardaar (2012). Sharing his grief, Vindu told mid-day, “After his parents` death, Mukul was keeping to himself. He wouldn`t even step out of the house or meet anyone. His health deteriorated in the last few days and was in the hospital. My condolences to his brother and everyone who knew and loved him.”
Manoj Bajpayee grieves his loss
Actor Manoj Bajpayee took to social media, expressing grief over Dev’s untimely demise. He wrote, “It’s impossible to put into words what I’m feeling. Mukul was a brother in spirit, an artist whose warmth and passion were unmatched. Gone too soon, too young. Praying for strength and healing for his family and everyone grieving this loss. Miss you meri jaan…until we meet again, Om Shanti.”

 

 
 

 
 

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About Mukul Dev
Dev began his acting career with the 1996 film Dastak, co-starring Sushmita Sen. Over the years, he showcased his versatility across various film industries, including Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. Some of his notable works include Wajood (1998), Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005), Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011), Awara (2012), Meeruthiya Gangsters (2015), Zorawar (2016), and Saak (2019). He also appeared in television series such as State of Siege: 26/11 (2020).