Bollywood actor Mukul Dev passed away on May 23, 2025, at just 54.
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00:00On May 23rd, 2025, Bollywood actor Mukul Dev passed away in Delhi at the age of 54.
00:07He had been admitted to the intensive care unit at a private hospital after a week of illness.
00:13His condition worsened and despite all efforts, he couldn't be saved.
00:17Born in Delhi on September 17th, 1970, Mukul was known for his powerful screen presence
00:22and versatility. Before acting, he trained as a pilot, but his passion led him to the
00:28world of cinema and television. He began his acting career in 1996 with the TV show Mumkin.
00:34That same year, he made his film debut opposite Sushmita Sen in Dastak.
00:39Over nearly three decades, Mukul left his mark across Hindi, Punjabi and South Indian films.
00:45His performances in movies like Yamla Pagla Devana, Son of Sardar, Koram, Jaiho and R. Rajkumar
00:52were widely appreciated. He was also a familiar face on television with shows like Gharwali
00:57Uparwali, Kashish and Shhh, Fir Koi Hai. In 2014, he was honoured with the 7th Amrish Puri Award
01:04for Excellence in Acting. Friends remember him as someone full of life, deeply emotional
01:09and very private. After the loss of his parents and separation from his daughter, Mukul became
01:15reclusive, his friends said. Though he didn't speak openly about his health, he had reportedly
01:20been battling physical and emotional struggles for some time. He had recently completed shooting
01:25for Son of Sardar 2, which will now be his final film.
01:29On May 24, 2025, his last rites were performed at Dayanand Mukti Dham in Nizamuddin, West Delhi.
01:37As the news of his passing spread, heartfelt tributes came pouring in from across the film
01:42industry. Tributes came from Vindudara Singh, Salman Khan, Sunil Shetty, Anupam Kher, Arshad
01:48Warsi, Kunal Kohli and many others. From co-stars to close friends, everyone remembered Mukul
01:55Dev with love and respect. His brother and actor, Rahul Dev, also shared a touching post
02:01on Instagram thanking everyone for their love, support and kind wishes during this difficult
02:06time.