Mukul Dev, cherished for his versatile roles, passes away at 54—his work will continue to inspire and be remembered. At the age of 54, renowned actor Mukul Dev, who was well-known for his roles in television and cinema in South India, Punjab, and Hindi, tragically departed away. His death’s precise cause has not been made public.
On social media, actor Vindu Dara Singh honoured him by posting: “My brother #MukulDev, rest in peace! We shall never forget the time we spent with you. Audiences will laugh and smile one last time during your final performance in #SonOfSardaar2. Vindu later confirmed the news during his conversation with India Today. He revealed, “Mukul had grown more reclusive since losing his parents. He rarely went outside or interacted with others. He had lately been admitted to the hospital due to a decline in his condition. His brother and everyone who knew and loved him have my deepest sympathies. He had a truly kind soul, and his absence will be deeply felt by all of us.
Actress Deepshikha Nagpal also voiced her shock, stating that she found it hard to comprehend Mukul’s absence.
Sharing his grief on Twitter, actor Manoj Bajpayee said, ‘Words can’t capture the emotions I’m going through.’ He remembered Mukul as a devoted artist with a rare warmth, someone he considered a brother Too quickly, at such a young age, gone. I’m sending up prayers for his family and everyone else grieving this loss for courage and recovery. I’ll miss you until we cross paths again, pal. Om Shanti.
About Mukul Dev
Mukul Dev was born on September 17, 1970, in New Delhi.Fluent in Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Punjabi, and Malayalam, he carved out a remarkable career as a versatile multilingual actor. His career began in 1996 with the Mumkin television series. That same year, he shared the screen with Sushmita Sen in the movie Dastak, marking a memorable start to his film journey.
Over the years, Mukul appeared in several hit films such as Son of Sardaar, R… Rajkumar, Jai Ho, and Yamla Pagla Deewana. He completed his schooling at St. Columba’s School in Delhi and also earned an aeronautics certificate from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Aviation in Raebareli.. He obtained an aeronautics certificate from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Aviation in Raebareli after completing his education at St. Columba’s School in Delhi.
Mukul considered his 25-year career in entertainment in a 2021 interview with Hindustan Times, describing it as “a long and fulfilling ride.” “I really don’t have any grievances. After a fantastic start with Dastak, I went on to work in Hindi films, television, and eventually regional cinema. Everything has been really fulfilling. I think I did very well for myself when I look at the competition today. “It hasn’t been too bad,” he remarked.
He went on to say that he has no regrets about the course of his career. “I’ve unknowingly created a niche for myself over the years where people consider me for particular parts. The majority of casting calls I get are for extremely specific roles, such as the one from Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011), and I am aware that no one else is being called for it. When I was cast in 21 Sarfarosh – Saragarhi 1897, I immediately understood why they picked me for that part.