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Economic Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Mukul Dev passes away: Late actor was battling loneliness after parent's death, says close friend Vindu Dara Singh
Agencies Late actor Mukul Dev faced immense loneliness after his parent's demise says friend Vindu Dara Singh. The film and television world was plunged into sorrow as news spread of actor Mukul Dev's unexpected passing in New Delhi. At just 54 years old, the seasoned performer, celebrated for his wide-ranging portrayals in cinema and television, left a void that reverberated across the entertainment industry. His sudden demise stunned colleagues, friends, and admirers, sparking an outpouring of grief. Actor and close friend Vindu Dara Singh, who had shared screen space with Mukul in Son of Sardaar, revealed that Mukul had been silently enduring emotional turmoil. 'After the death of his parents, Mukul had withdrawn into himself. He had put on weight and was battling loneliness. Though he had a daughter, she wasn't staying with him. He was making his comeback with Son of Sardaar 2, but the sad part is he won't be there to see it. It's very tragic news,' he told ETimes. Mukul had always been vocal about the deep emotional connection he shared with his parents. His father, Hari Dev, a respected Assistant Commissioner of Police, passed away in 2019, a loss that seemed to deeply unmoor him. In a revealing 2020 interview with journalist Nandini Sen, Mukul confessed his internal struggles, admitting that he had yet to find inner tranquility. 'I've not learned how to be completely at peace with my surroundings,' he said honestly. 'True peace allows you to see things as they are—that's when enlightenment happens. Relationships test that peace more than anything else.'In various conversations, Mukul often reflected on the wisdom and courage his father had imparted. Speaking to Spotboye, he recalled how their father once hoped both he and his brother would join the police force. 'He taught us valuable life lessons,' Mukul said. A particularly striking memory came up in an Eastern Eye interview, where he remembered his father receiving a bravery medal after single-handedly calming a mob that had encircled a police station in Daryaganj. 'He saved lives that day. That moment is etched in my memory forever,' he shared with mother, too, played an essential role in shaping his soul. She introduced him to the spiritual teachings of Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra, which remained a source of strength for him. During the pandemic, he recalled with fondness how her homemade Punjabi meals brought comfort during the lonely days of isolation. Her unwavering support was legendary in his eyes. 'Whatever I do, my mother believes I do it well. She even says I'm better than Shri Amitabh Bachchan,' he had said with a laugh. On Instagram last year, he had posted a touching tribute to her: 'Souls we all are… always meeting you on the other side. Will miss you until then, Ma.'In the early 2000s, when his career in films slowed down, Mukul found a second wind in television. Shows like Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Pyar Zindagi Hai helped him reconnect with audiences. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he credited television with reviving his professional life. He later ventured into Punjabi, Telugu, and Bengali cinema, finding notable acclaim in Punjabi films. 'Punjab is in my blood,' he once remarked, citing his childhood years in Patiala and his family roots near brother, actor Rahul Dev, confirmed Mukul's passing through a heartfelt Instagram post. 'Our brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully last night in New Delhi. He is survived by his daughter, Sia Dev, and mourned by siblings Rashmi Kaushal, Rahul Dev, and nephew Sidhant Dev. Cremation at 5 PM.'The legacy of Mukul Dev will live on—in the roles he brought to life, the people he touched, and the quiet courage with which he faced life's hardest moments.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mukul Dev passes away: Late actor was battling loneliness after parent's death, says close friend Vindu Dara Singh
The film and television world was plunged into sorrow as news spread of actor Mukul Dev 's unexpected passing in New Delhi. At just 54 years old, the seasoned performer, celebrated for his wide-ranging portrayals in cinema and television, left a void that reverberated across the entertainment industry. His sudden demise stunned colleagues, friends, and admirers, sparking an outpouring of grief. Actor and close friend Vindu Dara Singh , who had shared screen space with Mukul in Son of Sardaar, revealed that Mukul had been silently enduring emotional turmoil. 'After the death of his parents, Mukul had withdrawn into himself. He had put on weight and was battling loneliness. Though he had a daughter, she wasn't staying with him. He was making his comeback with Son of Sardaar 2 , but the sad part is he won't be there to see it. It's very tragic news,' he told ETimes. Mukul had always been vocal about the deep emotional connection he shared with his parents. His father, Hari Dev, a respected Assistant Commissioner of Police, passed away in 2019, a loss that seemed to deeply unmoor him. In a revealing 2020 interview with journalist Nandini Sen, Mukul confessed his internal struggles, admitting that he had yet to find inner tranquility. 'I've not learned how to be completely at peace with my surroundings,' he said honestly. 'True peace allows you to see things as they are—that's when enlightenment happens. Relationships test that peace more than anything else.' In various conversations, Mukul often reflected on the wisdom and courage his father had imparted. Speaking to Spotboye, he recalled how their father once hoped both he and his brother would join the police force. 'He taught us valuable life lessons,' Mukul said. A particularly striking memory came up in an Eastern Eye interview, where he remembered his father receiving a bravery medal after single-handedly calming a mob that had encircled a police station in Daryaganj. 'He saved lives that day. That moment is etched in my memory forever,' he shared with pride. Mukul's mother, too, played an essential role in shaping his soul. She introduced him to the spiritual teachings of Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra, which remained a source of strength for him. During the pandemic, he recalled with fondness how her homemade Punjabi meals brought comfort during the lonely days of isolation. Her unwavering support was legendary in his eyes. 'Whatever I do, my mother believes I do it well. She even says I'm better than Shri Amitabh Bachchan,' he had said with a laugh. On Instagram last year, he had posted a touching tribute to her: 'Souls we all are… always meeting you on the other side. Will miss you until then, Ma.' In the early 2000s, when his career in films slowed down, Mukul found a second wind in television. Shows like Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Pyar Zindagi Hai helped him reconnect with audiences. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he credited television with reviving his professional life. He later ventured into Punjabi, Telugu, and Bengali cinema, finding notable acclaim in Punjabi films. 'Punjab is in my blood,' he once remarked, citing his childhood years in Patiala and his family roots near Jalandhar. His brother, actor Rahul Dev, confirmed Mukul's passing through a heartfelt Instagram post. 'Our brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully last night in New Delhi. He is survived by his daughter, Sia Dev, and mourned by siblings Rashmi Kaushal, Rahul Dev, and nephew Sidhant Dev. Cremation at 5 PM.' The legacy of Mukul Dev will live on—in the roles he brought to life, the people he touched, and the quiet courage with which he faced life's hardest moments.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mukul Dev wasn't at peace after father's passing, relied on mother during period of isolation
Actor Mukul Dev, who passed away last night in New Delhi, has left the film and television industry, and his many well-wishers, shocked and heartbroken. The 54-year-old actor was known for his versatile roles across cinema and television, and his untimely death has cast a shadow of grief. Close friend and co-star Vindu Dara Singh, who worked with Mukul in films like Son of Sardaar, opened up about the actor's recent struggles. 'After the death of his parents, Mukul had withdrawn into himself. He had put on weight and was battling loneliness. Though he had a daughter, she wasn't staying with him. He was making his comeback with Son of Sardaar 2, but the sad part is he won't be there to see it. It's very tragic news,' Vindu told ETimes. Mukul shared a deep bond with his parents, and spoke about them often in his interviews. His father, Hari Dev, a respected Assistant Commissioner of Police, passed away in 2019. In a 2020 interview with journalist Nandini Sen, Mukul had candidly admitted that he hadn't found peace within himself. 'I have not really mastered the art of being at peace with everything happening around me,' he said. 'They say that when you are at peace with everything, you start seeing things as they are… that's when you are enlightened. Relationships are a sure-fire test of that.' In a conversation with Spotboye, Mukul spoke at length about the influence his father had on his life and career. 'My father instilled many good qualities in both of us. For a long time, he wanted both of us to join the Indian Police Service, but we chose our own paths,' he said. One of his most vivid memories was of his father's bravery, in a conversation with Eastern Eye: 'I will never forget my father receiving gallantry awards for his courage. There was one particular award he received for saving an entire police station in Daryaganj, which was surrounded and about to be set on fire. He went there alone, managed the mob, and was honoured with a gallantry award for that. That's something I remember very well.' Also Read | Mukul Dev, the versatile actor who turned to TV after being abandoned by Bollywood: 'My career was in a lurch…' Mukul was equally vocal about the spiritual strength he drew from his mother. In several interviews, he credited her for introducing him to Buddhism, the Lotus Sutra, and the Mystic Law. During the pandemic, he shared fond memories of eating his mother's home-cooked Punjabi food, one of the few comforts during a period of personal isolation. Speaking about her unwavering support, Mukul once said: 'Meri mother ko toh jo bhi main karta hoon achha lagta hai. Unko lagta hai ki main Shri Amitabh Bachchan se bhi achha hoon.' (Whatever I do, my mother thinks it's good. She believes I'm even better than Shri Amitabh Bachchan.) He had also once shared an Instagram post last year remembering his mother, saying, 'Souls we all are, always meeting you on the other side. Will miss you until then, Ma.' Shared post on Time His brother, actor Rahul Dev, confirmed the news of his passing on Instagram, posting an emotional message: '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, Rahul Dev, and nephew Sidhant Dev. Cremation at 5 PM.'
Boston Globe
23-04-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Elizabeth Palmer Peabody: a woman of letters and much more
Peabody's work has been confused with Thoreau's before. For more than a century Thoreau was credited as translator of the 'Lotus Sutra,' the first Buddhist text to appear in English, published in the Transcendentalists' 'The Dial.' But no, it was Peabody who'd discovered a French translation and applied herself to it. Like Thoreau, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Alcott, Peabody is buried in Concord's Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, although not on Authors Ridge. See if you can find her. Megan Marshall Belmont The writer is the Charles Wesley Emerson College Professor in Emerson College's graduate program in creative writing and the author of 'The Peabody Sisters: Three Women Who Ignited American Romanticism.'
