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Pink Villa
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'I'll see you on the dark side...': What was Mukul Dev's chilling last post about?
Trigger Warning: The article contains mentions of death of an individual. The entertainment industry woke up to heartbreaking news on Saturday as actor and television host Mukul Dev passed away. With a career that spanned nearly 30 years, Mukul was known for his versatile talent and screen presence. Confirming the tragic news, his close friend Vindu Dara Singh shared that Mukul had become increasingly reclusive in his final days. Interestingly, he had also gone quiet on Instagram. His last post, shared in February, now feels haunting, it referenced 'I ll see you on the dark side,' almost as if he had sensed what was to come. Few are aware that Mukul Dev earned a certification in aeronautics from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Aviation in Raebareli. He frequently took to the skies, flying solo and later sharing his aerial adventures with his followers. This passion was reflected in his final Instagram post on February 26, 2025, where he recounted his experiences soaring high above. Up in the sky, Mukul shared a glimpse from his two-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane. Surrounded by clouds, he watched the setting sun. 'And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too…. I'll see you on the dark side of the moon. #crosscountry," he wrote as the caption, with the karaoke version of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon' ringing on. See Mukul Dev's last post here: Just before his final post on that day, Mukul shared a brief glimpse of his aircraft before taking off. He captioned it, 'Echo November India. She gave me wings and taught me a few tricks in the skies. #learningtofly." Mukul Dev had a deep passion for flying, frequently sharing throwbacks and stories from his aviation training. In one of his last posts, dated December 20, 2024, he posted a snapshot from his flight exam back in 1990. In the caption, he proudly mentioned passing the written test on his very first try with excellent marks. '1990 – My flight training entrance exam at the laid back lawns of the Delhi Flying Club. It was long, slow burn and exhausting, but i nailed it in the first attempt. #igrua #7thcommercialpilotsbatch," he had penned. The actor passed away on May 23 at the age of 54. Mukul had been unwell for several days and was admitted to the ICU. Despite intensive medical care, he was unable to recover. He is survived by his brother, fellow actor Rahul Dev. The exact cause of his death has not been revealed. Many celebrities, including Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen, and Ajay Devgn, expressed their condolences and mourned the untimely loss of the talented actor.
News18
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mukul Dev's Chilling LAST Post Was About 'Dark Forebodings': 'If Your Head Explodes…'
Last Updated: Actor and host Mukul Dev passed away at 54. Known for his long career, Mukul was also a certified pilot. His last Instagram post hinted at "dark forebodings". Shocking news swept through the world of showbiz on Saturday morning — actor and host Mukul Dev has passed away. The gifted artist had a career spanning almost three decades in the acting industry. While confirming the news, Mukul's close friend, Vindu Dara Singh, said that the actor would mostly keep to himself in his last few days. Not just that, he also fell silent on Instagram. However, his last post in February will run a chill down your spine. The actor wrote about 'dark forebodings" as though he had already looked into the future. Not many know but Mukul Dev held a certificate in aeronautics from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Aviation in Raebareli. He would often fly out and explore the sky on his own, and share his experiences from the high up with fans. That was exactly was the former Fear Factor host's last Instagram post on February 26, 2025, was all about. Up in the sky, Mukul shared a glimpse from his two-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane. Surrounded by clouds, he watched the setting sun. 'And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too…. I'll see you on the dark side of the moon. #crosscountry," he wrote as the caption, with the karaoke version of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon' ringing on. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mukul Dev (@thereal_mukuldev) Moments before his last post, on the same day, Mukul dropped a glimpse of his plane before flying out. He wrote, 'Echo November India. She gave me wings and taught me a few tricks in the skies. #learningtofly." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mukul Dev (@thereal_mukuldev) In fact, Mukul Dev loved flying. He would often post throwback posts and anecdotes from his flight training. In his third-last post made on December 20, 2024, the late actor shared a glimpse from his flying exam in 1990. Taking to the caption, he mentioned how he cleared the written test in the first attempt with flying colours. '1990 – My flight training entrance exam at the laid back lawns of the Delhi Flying Club. It was long, slow burn and exhausting, but i nailed it in the first attempt. #igrua #7thcommercialpilotsbatch," he had penned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mukul Dev (@thereal_mukuldev) Mukul Dev no more The actor passed away on May 23 at the age of 54. Mukul had been ill for the past few days and was admitted to the ICU. Despite all efforts, he could not recover. He is survived by his brother, actor Rahul Dev. The exact cause of his death has not been disclosed yet. First Published: May 24, 2025, 14:18 IST
