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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta remembers the late Mukul Dev; says he sensed 'something heavier' the last time they met
'Scam 1992' filmmaker Hansal Mehta expresses his grief in a poignant note about the loss of the late actor Mukul Dev , reminiscing about the sweet memories. Remembering the anecdotes, Mehta paid homage to Dev and honoured their friendship. Hansal Mehta and Mukul Dev's friendship In an Instagram post, Hansal Mehta revealed that he had much more to say about the late artist. The 57-year-old wrote, 'I will miss Mukul deeply. His booming laughter at our inside jokes, his unmatched gift for storytelling, that unmistakable voice…' Furthermore, Mehta revealed that Mukul Dev acted in two of his unreleased films and a TV show, forming an undoubtedly strong bond. 'We bonded over booze, broken hearts, and the foolish hope that things would one day make sense. For years, we were gym buddies, pushing each other through reps and regrets,' he continued. Hansal Mehta reveals the tragic career of Mukul Dev Talking about the actor, Mehta expressed how Mukul Dev's presence 'could light up a stadium, and his charm could hold a room in thrall.' While calling him 'devastatingly handsome,' the filmmaker stated that Dev had a dream of what most people in the entertainment industry dream of - 'a dream launch, big directors, prominent co-stars.' 'He had the look, the talent, the pedigree. But his career became a collection of missed opportunities and near breakthroughs. A story of what could've been. A string of 'what ifs,'' Hansal Mehta continued. Talented Mukul Dev wrote ' Omertà ' Additionally, the 'Scoop' filmmaker also revealed that the late actor was a writer as well, who gave him the story of 'Omertà' back in 2003. 'I remember the joy in his voice when the film was finally made, the pride when he saw it with festival audiences, and that infectious excitement when his name came up in the writing credits. Every time we spoke, he'd chuckle and say, 'Hansie, kya film banayi yaar. International. Soch bhi nahi sakta tha ki aisi film mein I'd have a writing credit. This is so good for me,'' Hansal added, stating that the deserved credit made him feel validated and respected. Hansal Mehta sensed something heavier... Wishing that they spoke together even more, Hansal stated that he sensed something heavier when they spoke the last time. 'I sensed something heavier—a quiet sadness, an air of disappointment, a kind of loneliness he never really shared,' Hansal said, bidding goodbye to his beautiful friend. 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 .
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why Mukul Dev suffered from years of hidden pain and sadness? Hansal Mehta, his friend and gym buddy, breaks silence
Booze, Broken Hearts, and Gym Reps Missed Chances and Lingering Regret Mukuk's Final Chapter Tributes Pour In Actor Mukul Dev's passing at the age of 54 shocked fans and colleagues across the industry. While the news was sudden, those closest to him, including filmmaker Hansal Mehta, say the signs of his inner struggles were always there — buried under charm, laughter, and unfulfilled an emotional Instagram post, Mehta, who had worked with Mukul in multiple projects, reflected on a friendship built not just on creative collaborations, but also on shared pain. 'Mukul was devastatingly handsome—his presence could light up a stadium, his charm could hold a room in thrall,' Mehta wrote. Despite this, Mehta described his career as 'a collection of missed opportunities and near breakthroughs. A story of what could've been. A string of 'what ifs'.'Their relationship went beyond work. Mehta recalled how the two bonded over personal losses and hopes that things would eventually make sense. 'We bonded over booze, broken hearts, and the foolish hope that things would one day make sense. For years, we were gym buddies, pushing each other through reps and regrets,' he also recalled Mukul's distinct laughter, storytelling prowess, and voice. These lighter moments, though frequent, often masked a deeper sadness. 'Behind the laughter and bravado was a man struggling to reconcile with the dreams that eluded him,' Mehta a promising debut and significant roles in television and films like Son of Sardaar, R... Rajkumar, and Jai Ho, Mukul's career never quite soared. Mehta believed the constant setbacks took a toll. 'I think those what ifs chipped away at his spirit. Slowly, quietly, they filled him with a sense of defeat and resignation—an ache that often found its only solace in booze.'This quiet ache seemed to have intensified in recent years. Recalling their final conversation, Mehta said Mukul's signature humor remained intact, but he sensed a 'quiet sadness, an air of disappointment, a kind of loneliness he never really shared.'Mukul was more than just an actor — he was also a writer. In 2003, he gave Mehta the story idea for Omertà, which was eventually made years later. When the film was finally screened and his writing credit appeared, Mukul found a rare moment of validation. 'Every time we spoke, he'd chuckle and say, 'Hansie, kya film banayi yaar. International. Soch bhi nahi sakta tha ki aisi film mein I'd have a writing credit. This is so good for me.' That credit made him feel seen. Respected. Validated,' Mehta Dev had been hospitalized in Delhi for over a week before passing away. His friend and co-star Vindu Dara Singh revealed that Mukul had become more withdrawn after the deaths of his parents. 'He used to drink a lot and would have gutkha… He battled loneliness,' Vindu told Times of India TV, adding that Mukul was very close to his family, especially his recalled their upcoming film Son of Sardaar 2, where Mukul played a key role. 'He had an amazing role… But unfortunately, he will not be around to enjoy the success and see the love,' he film industry mourned the loss with heartfelt tributes. Actor Manoj Bajpayee called him a 'brother in spirit,' while Ajay Devgn wrote, 'You had a way of making everything lighter, even on the heaviest days.' Deepshikha Nagpal, shocked by the news, remembered calling his phone in Dev's life was layered — filled with talent, potential, and moments of brilliance, but also marked by quiet suffering and longing for recognition. As Hansal Mehta wrote in farewell, 'Go well, my beautiful, broken, brilliant friend. Phir milenge.'
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
After Mukul Dev's death, close friend Hansal Mehta reveals what ‘chipped away at his spirit'
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who worked with late actor Mukul Dev for Omerta, expressed his grief with a long emotional note as he remembered the time they spent together. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Hansal also posted a bunch of pictures of Mukul. He wrote that Mukul's career became a "collection of missed opportunities and near breakthroughs". Hansal talked about what he feels 'chipped away' at Mukul's spirit. (Also Read | Grieving Anupam Kher remembers 'zinda dil insaan' Mukul Dev, says his death is unbelievable: 'Humesha hasta rehta tha') Hansal remembered Mukul's booming laughter, their inside jokes and his storytelling gift. He said, "As the weight of this loss settles in, I realise there's still so much more I want to say about my friend Mukul. I will miss Mukul deeply. His booming laughter at our inside jokes, his unmatched gift for storytelling, that unmistakable voice…" He wrote about Mukul being a part of his projects. "He acted in two of my unreleased films and a TV show—somehow in the shadows of it all, we became very close. We bonded over booze, broken hearts, and the foolish hope that things would one day make sense. For years, we were gym buddies, pushing each other through reps and regrets," he added. A post shared by Hansal Mehta (@hansalmehta) Hansal wrote about Mukul's not-so-successful career and what didn't make him happy. "Mukul was devastatingly handsome—his presence could light up a stadium, his charm could hold a room in thrall. He had what most people only dream of: a dream launch, big directors, prominent co-stars. He had the look, the talent, the pedigree. But his career became a collection of missed opportunities and near breakthroughs. A story of what could've been. A string of 'what ifs'," he further said. He added, "And I think those what ifs chipped away at his spirit. Slowly, quietly, they filled him with a sense of defeat and resignation—an ache that often found its only solace in booze. Behind the laughter and bravado was a man struggling to reconcile with the dreams that eluded him." Talking about their film Omerta, Hansal added, "He was also a gifted writer. He gave me the story of Omertà back in 2003. I remember the joy in his voice when the film was finally made, the pride when he saw it with festival audiences, and that infectious excitement when his name came up in the writing credits. Every time we spoke, he'd chuckle and say, 'Hansie, kya film banayi yaar (What a film you have made). International. Soch bhi nahi sakta tha ki aisi film mein (I can't believe) I'd have a writing credit (in such a film). This is so good for me.' That credit made him feel seen. Respected. Validated. I just wish we had done more together." Hansal also recalled the last time he spoke with Mukul. "The last time we spoke was a few months ago. The same gregarious laugh, the same fake Feroz Khan accent we always used with each other. But behind the laughter, I sensed something heavier—a quiet sadness, an air of disappointment, a kind of loneliness he never really shared. Go well, my beautiful, broken, brilliant friend. Phir milenge (We will meet soon)," concluded his note. Mukul died in New Delhi on Friday at the age of 54. He appeared in several popular television shows, including Gharwali Uparwali, Kasshish, Ssshhhh Phir Koi Hai, and Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. His filmography also boasts notable roles in movies such as Yamla Pagla Deewana, Son of Sardaar, R Rajkumar, and Jai Ho. His final project, Son of Sardaar 2, is yet to be released.
