Indian actor Mukul Dev dies at 54

The Indian art community was shocked by the news of the death of the versatile actor Mukul Dev, at the age of 54. Media sources confirmed that the cause of death has not yet been announced, while a number of his colleagues and fans expressed their deep sorrow over his sudden passing. Dev is known for his diverse roles in Hindi, Punjabi, and South Indian cinema, as well as his strong presence on television.

"Son of Sardar 2"... his last cinematic appearance

Actor Vinod Dara Singh wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Rest in peace, Mukul Dev brother! I will always cherish our memories, and Son Of Sardaar 2 will be your final send-off, where you spread joy and laughter among the audience once again!” Vinod also confirmed to India Today that Mukul had become more withdrawn after his parents' death, and had become noticeably withdrawn from people, until his health deteriorated in recent days and he was admitted to the hospital.

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His colleagues mourned him with touching messages.

Actress Deepshika Nagpal expressed shock at the news, saying she could not believe his passing. As for the great actor Manoj Bajpayee, he wrote on his account: “It's difficult to put into words how I feel. Mukul was a soul brother, a warm and passionate artist. His passing is a huge shock, he was too young to leave... We will miss you dear, until we meet again. Om Shanti.”

About the life and career of Mukul Dev

Mukul Dev was born on September 17, 1970 in New Delhi. He made his acting debut in 1996 with the television series Mumkin, and in the same year, he made his film debut in Dastak. He is known for his ability to act in multiple languages, having appeared in films in Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, in addition to a number of television series.