He felt lonely: Rahul Dev opens up about brother Mukul Dev's death
The sudden death of actor Mukul Dev led to widespread speculation about the circumstances surrounding his death. Now, his brother, actor Rahul Dev, has come forward to share the truth and offer clarity. Mukul died on May 23. He was 54.In a conversation with The Times of India, Rahul revealed that, contrary to public assumptions of depression, the real cause was Mukul's deteriorating physical health due to poor eating habits.advertisement'He was in the ICU for eight and a half days. Medically, it was a result of poor eating habits. In the last four to five days, he had stopped eating altogether. Of course, he felt lonely, and he had lost interest in life. He would turn down several work offers. Only now, after completing all the rituals, is the reality sinking in - and I know the pain will only deepen,' Rahul shared.
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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