He felt lonely: Rahul Dev opens up about brother Mukul Dev's death
He also recounted that Mukul had moved to Delhi in 2019 to care for their ailing father, who passed away later that year. Their mother passed away in 2023. Since then, Mukul had grown increasingly reclusive, immersing himself in writing and living alone. Rahul noted that his brother deeply missed his daughter and was not taking proper care of himself.advertisementRahul firmly dismissed claims that Mukul was battling depression.'The people speaking now weren't even in touch with him. They say he was unfit, but he used to run half-marathons. Yes, he had gained weight - but that happens when someone stops caring for themselves. Who really stayed in touch with him between 2019 and 2024? Did they visit him in the hospital or attend his prayer meet?' he questioned.Rahul concluded with an emotional note, saying he chooses to remember Mukul not as someone who faded away, but as the 'super-charming, intelligent, and sensitive person he truly was.'Actor Mukul Dev was best known for his roles in Bollywood films like 'Son of Sardaar', 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' and more.Must Watch
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