Mukul Dev Dies at 54: Bollywood Mourns the Loss of Dastak, Son of Sardaar Actor and Model

Veteran actor Mukul Dev passed away at the age of 54. Known for his roles across Bollywood, regional cinema, and television, his death has left the industry in mourning. Celebrities, including Manoj Bajpayee and Vindu Dara Singh, paid tribute to the late actor.
  • Amit Diwan
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2025-05-24, 13:40 IST
mukul dev dies at 54

Mukul Dev, the versatile actor known for his work in Hindi, Punjabi, and South Indian cinema, passed away on Friday at the age of 54. As of now, the cause of his death remains unknown, and an official statement from the family has yet to be released. The news was confirmed by fellow actors and close friends through social media and media interactions.

Actress Deepshikha Nagpal confirmed Mukul Dev’s death through an Instagram Story. Sharing a photo of herself with the late actor, she wrote, "I can't believe this muks," along with a RIP GIF, expressing her disbelief at the sudden loss.

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Actor Manoj Bajpayee also shared an emotional tribute. He wrote, "It’s impossible to put into words what I’m feeling. Mukul was a brother in spirit, an artist whose warmth and passion were unmatched. Gone too soon, too young. Praying for strength and healing for his family and everyone grieving this loss. Miss you meri jaan…until we meet again, Om Shanti."

Vindu Dara Singh Recalls Mukul Dev’s Final Days

Bollywood actor Vindu Dara Singh, a close friend of the late Mukul Dev, paid tribute to him on social media by sharing a heartfelt video. Taking to Instagram, Vindu posted a behind-the-scenes clip featuring Mukul Dev from their upcoming film Son of Sardaar 2, expressing his grief and fond memories.

In the caption, Vindu wrote, “For all the #sonofsardar movie lovers, here comes the fantastic #sonofsardar2 and it’s always a pleasure working with a team of @adffilms that becomes one big family! Love you @thereal_mukuldev mere Toni!”

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Mukul Dev Films & TV Shows

Mukul Dev began his career in 1996 with the television series Mumkin, where he played the role of Vijay Pandey. That same year, he made his film debut in Dastak, starring alongside Sushmita Sen as ACP Rohit Malhotra.

Over the years, he appeared in several notable films, including Qila (1998), Wajood (1998), Kohram (1999), Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao (2001), Jal, R… Rajkumar, and Himmatwala. His television work included popular shows like Gharwali Uparwali, Kasshish, Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai, and Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan.

Born on September 17, 1970, in New Delhi, Mukul Dev worked across multiple film industries—Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam. He was also a trained pilot before entering the entertainment world.

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