Son of Sardaar and R Rajkumar actor Mukul Dev passes away at 54: Report

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In unfortunate news, it has been learned that actor Mukul Dev has passed away at the age of 54. He has worked in various movies like Son of Sardaar and R Rajkumar, along with many television shows and music albums. The cause of his death is reportedly unknown. Many celebrities, like Manoj Bajpayee, have expressed their grief and paid their tributes to him on social media.

According to a report in IANS, Mukul Dev died on the night of May 23, 2025. The actor’s friends apparently reached his house the next day as they learned about his demise. The news agency further stated that the cause of his death hasn’t been revealed yet, and an official statement is awaited from his loved ones.

For the uninitiated, Mukul Dev was the brother of Rahul Dev, who is also an actor. He made his Bollywood debut in 1996 with the movie Dastak, which also marked the debut of actress Sushmita Sen. Himmatwala, Ittefaq, Yamla Pagla Deewana, the Ajay Devgn-led Son of Sardaar, Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha’s R... Rajkumar, Salman Khan’s Jai Ho, and more are some of the titles in his filmography.

Apart from this, Mukul starred in several TV shows like Fear Factor India, 21 Sarfarosh – Saragarhi 1897, and the web series State of Siege: 26/11. He has also worked in Punjabi, Bengali, and Telugu films.

After the news of Mukul Dev’s death spread, Manoj Bajpayee took to X (formerly Twitter) and penned an emotional note. He also extended his condolences to the actor’s family. Manoj 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.”

Sonu Sood shared, “RIP Mukul bhai. You were a gem. Will always miss you. Stay strong @RahulDevRising bhai.”

Neil Nitin Mukesh also expressed his sadness and wished strength to Rahul Dev, Mugdha Gose, and the rest of Mukul’s family during the tough time.

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