Famous Bollywood Actor Mukul Dev Passed Away

Famous Bollywood Actor Mukul Dev Passed Away

Actor Mukul Dev, who passed away last night in New Delhi, has left the film and television industry, and his many well-wishers, shocked and heartbroken. The 54-year-old actor was known for his versatile roles across cinema and television, and his untimely death has cast a shadow of grief.

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Mukul Dev is a well-known and versatile Indian actor who has worked extensively in Hindi cinema (Bollywood) as well as Punjabi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi films.

Here are some key things to know about him:

Debut: He made his acting debut in Hindi cinema with the film Dastak in 1996, where he starred alongside Sushmita Sen and Sharad Kapoor.

Versatility: Mukul Dev is known for his ability to portray a wide range of characters. He has played lead roles, antagonists, comedic characters, and strong supporting roles. He's particularly recognized for his intense screen presence and his knack for playing tough characters, often cops or villains.

Notable Bollywood Films: Some of his notable Hindi films include:

Wajood (1998)

Kohram (1999)

Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011) and its sequels

Son of Sardaar (2012)

R... Rajkumar (2013)

Jai Ho (2014)

Meeruthiya Gangsters (2015)

Omerta (2017)

Daas Dev (2018)

Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) - notable small role

Bachchhan Paandey (2022)

Singham Again (upcoming)

Regional Cinema: He has a significant presence in Punjabi cinema, with successful films like Burrraahh (2012), Heer & Hero (2013), Shareek (2015), and Daaka (2019). He has also worked in South Indian films.

Television: Early in his career, he also appeared in some television series.

Personal Life: He is the brother of actor Rahul Dev. Mukul Dev was married to Shilpa Dongre, who passed away in 2015. They have a daughter.

Recent Work: He continues to be active in films and web series, often taking on impactful character roles.