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Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza and more shower respect as Mukul Dev's brother Rahul Dev pens gratitude note for all fans and friends
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. Mukul Dev, who has worked in several television shows and films, recently passed away at the age of 54. Many Bollywood celebrities and the actor's well-wishers have paid tribute and offered condolences to his family. Mukul's brother Rahul Dev has now penned a gratitude note which was showered with respect by Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, and more. On May 25, 2025, Rahul Dev took to Instagram and shared a picture of his late brother Mukul Dev. In the caption, he wrote, 'Sincere thanks to all, for the love and kind wishes showered on Mukul… Grateful…' Have a look at Rahul Dev's post! Suniel Shetty reacted to the post with heart emojis, while Ayushmann Khurrana, Dia Mirza and Esha Deol left folded hands and red heart emojis. Farah Khan wrote, 'Deepest condolences to you and the family Rahul.' Earlier, Rahul Dev shared the official statement about Mukul Dev's passing. It reads, 'Our brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully at New Delhi last night… He's survived by his daughter Sia Dev. Missed by siblings Rashmi Kaushal and Rahul Dev and nephew Sidhant Dev. The note further shared the details about the cremation. Many Bollywood celebrities mourned the loss of Mukul Dev and expressed their grief on social media. Salman Khan took to Instagram Stories and wrote, 'Miss you, my dear brother Mukul. Rest in peace.' Sushmita Sen, with whom Mukul made his film debut, shared, 'Mukul Dev, Rest in peace you wonderful soul.' Ajay Devgn expressed, 'Still trying to process it... Mukul. It's all too soon and sudden. You had a way of making everything lighter, even on the heaviest days. Om Shanti.' Neil Nitin Mukesh stated, 'Really upset with the sad news of dear Mukul leaving us so soon. A powerhouse performer and a lovely person. My deepest condolences to @RahulDevRising @mugdhagodse267 and the entire family. God be with you all during these tough times. Om Shanti.' Mukul Dev made his Bollywood debut in 1996 with the movie Dastak. His filmography includes Himmatwala, Ittefaq, Yamla Pagla Deewana, Son of Sardaar, R... Rajkumar, Jai Ho, and more.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive: Mukul Dev lost his mother last year & grief can take a toll, says Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt, Mukul Dev 'One thing that I noticed very early about Mukul was he was very generous because all three of them were newcomers in Dastak (Sushmita Sen, Mukul Dev and Sharad Kapoor). You always felt his warmth; never felt his obtrusive presence. There was no attempt of his to flash like a neon sign trying to make his presence felt. He was not aggressive in his demeanour' Actor Mukul Dev passed away on May 23. He was in the ICU for a week and was battling health issues. Mugdha Godse expressed, "Shocked and saddened. He was a great actor and a friend." Mukul made a striking Bollywood debut in 1996 with Mahesh Bhatt 's Dastak, a thriller that also launched Sushmita Sen and Sharad Kapoor. In a conversation with Bombay Times, the renowned director recalled his impression of Mukul and what made him special in a film that launched three newcomers. Shocked by the news, Bhatt said, 'Vikram Bhatt called me up this morning and said, Bhatt saab, I have heard the news and I'm so frightened to even confirm this news. Vikram was my associate in Dastak so most of the action scenes and most of the work was done by him with all these three actors, you know. He had a deep bond with him. So, he called me and asked me to verify and then I called Pooja, she was close to Mukul and Pooja herself was astounded. And then we started to inquire from here, there, everywhere until it came through some source on the Insta that he had passed away. So, then I did confirm that to Pooja who was quite devastated, even to Vikram. Mukul was a very close member of our tribe which kind of journeyed through time, you know.' Remembering Mukul, the director said, 'What flickers on the screen of my mind is Mukul's radiant smile. The most heart-warming smile that would be not only on his lips but in his entire gait, from his eyes, lips, eyes, his entire body would smile when he smiled. He was not aggressive in his demeanour. He was shy, not very outgoing. I don't mean he was shy that he would step back but he was always within the boundaries of his own given space. He would very respectfully carry himself within that. One thing that I noticed very early about him was he was very generous because all three of them were newcomers in the film. You always felt his warmth; never felt his obtrusive presence. There was no attempt of his to flash like a neon sign trying to make his presence felt.' A still from Dastak How did he discover the actor, we ask. 'People would come to me because they knew that I was always looking for new people. I would cast new faces in movies. So, I think like Anupam Kher and Rahul Roy, Mukul too came to me looking for an opening in the movies. That's how Dastak happened. The film was around Sushmita. She came with the dazzle of being Miss Universe. Obviously, tinseltown looks for faces which are radiant and have run up to the glamour world. She came with her thunder, but she was not the kind of person who would flaunt it. She had the humility to own up that she was a beginner. Like all of them. All three were equally confident. I thought Mukul had the charm and I just thought that he fitted that role, he had the language. He was a person who was quite distinct from the raw look of Sharad Kapoor. I needed someone who looked the opposite of Sharad Kapoor so I cast Mukul. He was refined and well-groomed and kind of cultured. Not somebody who like Sharad, had the dust of life on him.' The director says he heard of Mukul through common friends over the years but drifted apart. 'The harsh truth about our business is that when we work, we work on intense projects and we are so intensely engaged with each other. And that's the glue, right? And then when the movie gets over, irrespective of what the outcome of the film is, if you don't work together, you do drift apart. Because you're all fiercely engaged in your own activity of life. Especially if you happen to drift away and go to another town. I used to keep on meeting his brother, Rahul. Very charming man. I used to keep on inquiring about him. I heard he was in Delhi, looking after his ailing mother. He lost her and grief can take a toll. He was ailing himself. Loneliness is a very difficult space to deal with, especially when you have been in the arc lights. And then to be in Delhi and away from the so-called razzle and dazzle of Mumbai. This is based on what I heard but losing an ailing parent can erode you.' On a concluding note, Bhatt said, 'Mukul did leave in his own way his footprints on the sands of time. I remember him as a very warm, endearing man. Mukul Dev still smiles in my head. A radiant smile that lights up my heart.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Miss you my dear brother': Salman Khan pays tribute to Jai Ho co-star Mukul Dev
Superstar Salman Khan has condoled the death of actor Mukul Dev, his co-star from the 2014 movie "Jai Ho". Dev, known for his roles in films such as 'Son of Sardaar', 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' and "R... Rajkumar", passed away on Friday night in New Delhi due to ailing health, said his brother Rahul Dev. The actor's last rites were performed in the national capital on Saturday. In a post on Instagram Stories, Salman shared a throwback photo of Dev from the sets of "Jai Ho" and captioned it, "Miss you my dear brother Mukul. Rest In Peace." Actors Farhan Akhtar and Varun Dhawan also paid tributes to Dev on their respective Instagram pages. "Saddened to hear about the untimely passing of Mukul Dev. Every time our paths crossed over the last 2 decades, he'd meet with genuine warmth and a smile. Rest in peace brother. Deepest condolences to his family," Farhan wrote alongside an old Dhawan shared a video of the song "Jaadu Bhari Aankhein" from Dev's debut movie "Dastak". "Rip Mukul Dev. This one's for you," he wrote on his Instagram Stories. "Dastak", a psychological thriller film from filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, featured Dev opposite another newcomer, 1994 Miss Universe crown winner Sushmita Sen. Dev was also known for co-writing filmmaker Hansal Mehta's critically-acclaimed 2017 movie "Omerta", starring Rajkummar Rao.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sushmita Sen mourns the loss of her 'Dastak' co-star Mukul Dev, Varun Dhawan offers condolences
, a multi-faced Indian actor whose career spanned over two decades across the various film industries, died at the age of 54, on May 23 2025. He left behind a career full of versatile roles. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Many celebrities from the took to social media to pay tribute to such a brilliant and talented actor. and also expressed their grief over the tragic demise of the actor on their Instagram handles. Sushmita who worked with Mukul in 'Dastak', wrote, 'Mukuk Dev, Rest in Peace you wonderful soul." Varun Dhawan took to Instagram to dedicate a reel to the late actor. 'RIP, Mukul Dev. This one's for you,' he wrote. Mukul Dev had been unwell for days prior to his death and was admitted in the ICU. Despite taking all the efforts, he could not recover. The passing of his mother, along with the separation with his wife and daughter, he was deeply depressed and neglected his health constantly, all of this took a toll on his health. He is survived by his elder brother, Rahul Dev. The exact cause of his death hasn't been disclosed to the public yet. Actor Vindu Dara Singh, Mukul's co-star in Son Of Sardar, confirmed the heartbreaking news to India Today. Mukul's talent, warmth and dedication will continue to inspire people ahead. RIP, Mukul Dev.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jaya Bachchan gave Rs 75,000 to Mukul Dev as a signing amount to launch him; his debut film got shelved as Amitabh Bachchan's company was going through financial crisis
Actor Mukul Dev passed away at the age of 54 on Friday in New Delhi and his death came as a huge shock everyone. Mukul was launched by Mahesh Bhatt in 'Dastak' which had him opposite Sushmita Sen . But did you know that Mukul's debut film was to be production by Amitabh Bachchan 's company ABCL ? Mukul had said in an interview that he also had received a signing amount from Jaya Bachchan . The film was titled 'Naam Kya Hai' but it never saw the light of the day due as Big B went through huge financial crisis and so did his production house. He had shared in an interview with Planet Bollywood, "Yes, the film was complete but it could never get a release for itself. ABCL was going through a financial crisis and a couple of other films that were produced by the company during that time did not release.' He added, "'My first income was Rs 75,000 and they were given by Jaya Bachchan for the ABCL film. When she met me she had said, 'I want to sign you. We are making three films and you are doing at least one film with us among the three films that we are producing. I don't know which of these films you will do but you will do a film with us.'' Dev just couldn't believe that Jaya Bachchan had offered him a film. He said, 'I even told her on phone, 'Who is this? Why are you joking with me?' Later when I realised it is her, I went to meet her.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo After Mukul's death, his brother Rahul Dev expressed on social media, "We are deeply saddened to inform you that our brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully last night in New Delhi. He is survived by his daughter, Sia Dev, and will be dearly missed by his siblings Rashmi Kaushal, Rahul Dev, and his nephew Sidhant Dev.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
