The sudden demise of actor Mukul Dev on May 23, 2025, left the Indian film and television industry in shock. As fans and fellow celebrities mourned, speculations began to swirl around the cause of his death—until his elder brother, actor Rahul Dev, set the record straight.
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Rahul Dev: “Mukul Wasn’t Depressed. He Had Stopped Eating.”
In an emotional and deeply personal conversation with the media, Rahul Dev said,
“He was in the ICU for eight and a half days. Medically, it was a result of poor eating habits. In the last four to five days, he had stopped eating altogether.”
Rahul emphasized that Mukul’s death wasn’t due to depression, as wrongly speculated in some quarters.
“Yes, he felt lonely. He had lost interest in life… but calling it depression would be unfair. The people saying this were not even in touch with him.”
Personal Losses Deepened Mukul’s Isolation
- Mukul shifted to Delhi in 2019 to take care of their ailing father, who passed away that same year.
- Their mother passed away in 2023, deepening Mukul’s loneliness.
- He grew reclusive, immersed himself in writing, and started turning down work.
- He missed his daughter immensely and did not take care of himself, Rahul revealed.
“He ran half-marathons. He wasn’t unfit, just lost the jazbaa (will) to live,” Rahul added.
Questioning Industry’s Silence
Rahul also expressed disappointment at how many from the industry stayed distant.
“Who really stayed in touch with him between 2019 and 2024? Did they visit him in the hospital or attend his prayer meet?”
Remembering Mukul Dev
Rahul Dev wants his brother to be remembered not as a man who faded away but as someone who was
“Super charming, intelligent, and sensitive.”
Career Highlights
- Mukul Dev was best known for films like Yamla Pagla Deewana, Son of Sardaar, R… Rajkumar, and Jai Ho.
- On television, he appeared in Gharwali Uparwali, Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, Kasshish, and Ssshhhh… Phir Koi Hai.
- His last project, Son of Sardaar 2, remains unreleased.
Final Goodbye
Mukul Dev’s last rites were performed in Delhi. He was 54 years old.
A Quiet End to a Versatile Career
With a filmography spanning decades across Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, and Bengali cinema, Mukul Dev was known for effortlessly blending into character roles. His unexpected death has left a void in Indian entertainment.
By – Nikita