When Mukul Dev shared screen space with Prithviraj Sukumaran in THIS Malayalam movie
Actor
, known for his versatile performances across Hindi, Punjabi, and South Indian cinema, has sadly passed away at the age of 54.
According to IANS reports, the actor had been battling an illness and was recently moved to the ICU before his demise.
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While the exact cause has not been publicly confirmed, fans and colleagues across industries are mourning the loss of a talented performer whose body of work left an indelible mark.
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Among Mukul Dev's lesser-known but notable projects was his role in the 2018 Malayalam film 'My Story', where he shared the screen with top Malayalam star
.
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A Romantic drama with a star-studded cast
'My Story', directed by Roshni Dinaker and written by Shanker Ramakrishnan, is a romantic drama set across time and continents.
The film starred Prithviraj Sukumaran as Jay, a debutant actor, and Parvathy Thiruvothu in a dual role as Tara, the diva actress, and later as Hima, their daughter. Mukul Dev played the supporting role of Sunil, alongside other actors like Ganesh Venkatraman and Manoj K. Jayan.
Plot
The plot centers on the passionate but complicated relationship between Jay and Tara, who fall in love on a film set despite Tara's engagement to David, a wealthy producer. Years later, Jay—now a successful movie star—travels to Lisbon seeking closure and forgiveness from Tara. In a poignant twist, he discovers not only that she has been living a dual life but also that they have a daughter together.
A versatile talent remembered
Mukul Dev's role in 'My Story' added depth to the film's emotional fabric. Unfortunately, the Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer didn't get many good reviews from the audience and turned out to be a flop.
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