Mukul Dev, Son of Sardaar Fame Actor, Dies At 54
Public Lokpal
May 24, 2025
Mukul Dev, Son of Sardaar Fame Actor, Dies At 54
Mumbai: The film industry has lost another quiet star. Actor Mukul Dev, known for his warmth and strong screen presence, passed away on May 23. He was 54. Mukul had been unwell for the past few days and was admitted to the ICU. Despite all efforts, he could not recover. He is survived by his brother, actor Rahul Dev. The exact cause of his death has not been revealed yet.
Born on 17 September 1970 in New Delhi, Mukul Dev was a gifted actor whose career spanned nearly three decades and multiple film industries. Known for his effortless charm and adaptability, Mukul left a lasting mark across Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam cinema, as well as on television.
He began his journey in the world of entertainment in 1996 with the TV series Mumkin, quickly followed by his Bollywood debut in the thriller Dastak, where he shared screen space with Sushmita Sen.
Over the years, Mukul Dev became a familiar face on the big screen, delivering memorable performances in films like Yamla Pagla Deewana, Son of Sardaar, R… Rajkumar, and Jai Ho.
Beyond acting, Mukul had a surprising academic background — he was an alumnus of St. Columba’s School in Delhi and also held a certificate in aeronautics from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Aviation in Raebareli.