Vindu Dara Singh reveals Mukul Dev was battling loneliness, said, "he had gained weight, was said to be drinking heavily, chewing gutkha"

Vindu Dara Singh reveals Mukul Dev was battling loneliness, said, "he had gained weight, was said to be drinking heavily, chewing gutkha"

Actor Mukul Dev sadly passed away on May 23 at the age of 54. He breathed his last in Delhi, where he had been admitted to the hospital for about a week. His final rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium by his brother, actor Rahul Dev, who looked heartbroken. The news of Mukul’s death came as a big shock to the entire film and television industry.

Many Bollywood stars shared their condolences on social media, including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonu Sood, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Manoj Bajpayee. His close friend and co-star Vindu Dara Singh was present during the funeral. Mukul and Vindu were recently working together on the film Son of Sardaar 2.

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After his passing, a video shared by Vindu Dara Singh on Instagram has gone viral. The video was taken in August 2024 and shows both actors laughing and enjoying their time together. It was reportedly shot on the sets of Son of Sardaar 2. While the video is heartwarming, fans noticed that Mukul looked weak and frail, which might have been an early sign of his declining health.

In the video, the two actors are seen joking around, sharing smiles, and appearing happy in each other’s company. Vindu captioned the video by expressing his love and respect for Mukul, calling him “Toni” and sharing his excitement about the film.

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In an interview with ETimes, Vindu Dara Singh spoke about Mukul's personal struggles. He revealed that Mukul didn’t have any serious illness but was battling loneliness. He had also gained weight and was said to be drinking heavily and chewing gutkha. These habits may have affected his health over time.

Mukul had recently finished shooting for Son of Sardaar 2, which was meant to mark his comeback in Bollywood. His sudden death has left fans and colleagues deeply saddened. The last video serves as a reminder of the actor’s charm and the bond he shared with friends like Vindu. It also highlights how people can be going through silent battles, even while smiling for the camera.