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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss fame Pooja Bhatt remembers late actor Mukul Dev; writes a heartfelt note
The Indian entertainment industry is mourning the untimely demise of actor Mukul Dev , who passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 54. Known for his versatile roles in Hindi, Punjabi, and regional cinema, Mukul's unexpected death has sent shockwaves across the film and television fraternity. Among those deeply affected by his passing is Bigg Boss alum and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt , who took to social media to pay a moving tribute. She shared an excerpt from Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a book she says reminds her of Mukul's spirit: 'For most gulls, it was not flying that mattered, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight.' Reflecting on their philosophical conversations, Bhatt added, 'He spoke of freedom, truth, and breaking limitations — and he lived by those words. That was Mukul — always seeking, always questioning.' Her heartfelt note captures not only the loss of a friend but also celebrates the soul of a man who dared to be different, who lived his truth quietly but with great conviction. With a career that spanned over two decades, he left behind a rich legacy of nuanced performances and unforgettable characters. Mukul made his television debut with Mumkin in 1996, and the same year marked his film debut in the psychological thriller Dastak. Over the years, he became known for his ability to slip effortlessly into a wide range of roles, winning admiration for his understated yet powerful screen presence. In 2006, he showcased his hosting skills in the first season of Fear Factor India, proving his adaptability and charm. More recently, he lent his voice to the Hindi dubs of popular international films like Captain Marvel and Black Panther, adding yet another dimension to his multifaceted career.
The Guardian
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Goldbeak review – a formulaic animation that says cheap
Birds of a feather flock together, unless you're an eagle being raised in a community of chickens, per this animated family adventure. Orphaned in a plane crash (yes, eagles use planes), young Goldbeak is from a prominent political family and, naturally enough, he comes to realise he doesn't exactly fit in with the hens and roosters with whom he is living. Notably, chickens are not known for their prowess at flying, and so he finds his literal wings metaphorically clipped, though he is desperate to soar above his contemporaries. Thematically, this is vaguely reminiscent of 1970s publishing hit Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a short allegorical fable about a frustrated gull who refuses to accept the limitations of his community and yearns to go beyond the limits of what seems possible. Here, though, Goldbeak's exceptionalism is firmly rooted in biology, so maybe he's more like a kind of avian Superman. This is not a story that really bears much close analysis, with a cast made up of a hodgepodge of character types you've seen in family animations a million times before. Indeed, Goldbeak is an object lesson in how much the actual animation matters in these films. You can get away with stock characters and a plot we've seen before if the animation is charming and unique. However, there is something draining about cheap, by-the-numbers animation that feels especially unlovely – particularly compared with low-budget live-action films whose lack of money often contributes to the charm. Goldbeak will probably keep the kids amused, or at least distracted, for the length of time it's on screen but, honestly, there's a whole world of films out there – Wallace & Gromit! The Wizard of Oz! Jason and the Argonauts! – so there's really no need to resort to this kind of thing in the name of killing time. Goldbeak is in UK and Irish cinemas from 25 April.
