By Entertainment Desk May 24, 2025
Before his acting debut, Mukul worked as a certified commercial pilot for nearly a decade and also ran an aeronautical training institute.
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Mukul Dev began his acting journey in the world of television, where his intense expressions and natural screen presence quickly caught attention.
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He made his TV debut in Mumkin playing the role of Vijay Pandey in 1996. He also acted in Doordarshan’s Ek Se Badh Kar Ek.
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In 1996, Mukul transitioned to Bollywood with Dastak, where he starred opposite Sushmita Sen in her debut. The film helped him enter the mainstream.
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He appeared in several films, like Qila, Kohram, Wajood and Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao, through late 90s and early 2000s, establishing himself in supporting roles.
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After triumphing in Bollywood, Mukul ventured into Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema, winning praise for his adaptability and screen presence.
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Despite Bollywood stardom, Mukul never abandoned television and appeared in Gharwali Uparwali, 21 Sarfarosh: Saragarhi 1897, and Fear Factor India Season 1.
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In the 2010s, Mukul Dev reinvented himself as a powerful villain in films like Yamla Pagla Deewana and R… Rajkumar, cementing his status in negative roles.
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Mukul Dev last appeared in the 2022 mystery thriller Anth The End alongside Divya Dutta, Dev Sharma and Samiksha Bhatnagar.
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Mukul Dev died on May 23, 2025, leaving a lasting impression on the Indian entertainment industry.. Despite his tragic death, his legacy will continue to inspire new artists.
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