Veteran actor Mukul Dev passed away on the night of May 23, 2025, in Delhi at the age of 54. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. Reports indicate that he had been unwell and was admitted to the ICU for several days prior to his passing. Renowned for his versatile performances across Hindi, Punjabi, and South Indian films, as well as television, Dev’s demise is a significant loss to the Indian entertainment industry.
Born on September 17, 1970, in New Delhi, Mukul Dev began his acting career in 1996with the television serial Mumkin and made his film debut later that year in Dastak, where he starred alongside Sushmita Sen. Over the years, he became known for his memorable roles in films such as Yamla Pagla Deewana, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, Son of Sardaar, R… Rajkumar, and Jai Ho, among others.
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. pic.twitter.com/48ARopc9vk
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) May 24, 2025
Dev’s passing has left the film fraternity and fans in shock. Actor Vindu Dara Singh paid tribute to him by reminiscing about their time together on the sets of Son of Sardaar 2, sharing a heartfelt video. Neil Nitin Mukesh also expressed his sorrow through an emotional post regarding the loss of the actor.
Mukul Dev was the younger brother of actor Rahul Dev. Before embarking on his acting career, he trained as a pilot at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics in Chandigarh. His diverse career spanned over two decades, during which he made an indelible mark on both the big and small screens.An official statement from his family is still awaited. As the industry mourns the loss of this talented artist, Mukul Dev’s contributions to cinema and television will be fondly remembered by colleagues and audiences alike.
