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**Actor Mukul Dev Passes Away at 54**

**Mumbai, India** – Veteran actor Mukul Dev, known for his work in Hindi, Punjabi, and South Indian films, as well as television, has died at the age of 54. Reports indicate he had been unwell for some time and was recently admitted to the ICU. The cause of death has not yet been officially released.

Dev, who debuted in the 1996 TV series “Mumkin,” leaves behind a prolific career spanning decades. He hosted “Fear Factor India” season 1 and also starred in over 60 films across various languages, including Bollywood hits like “Son of Sardaar,” “Yamla Pagla Deewana,” and “Jai Ho.” His film debut was with the 1996 film “Dastak”. He was last seen on screen in the 2022 film “Ant the End” and the television series ’21 Sarfarosh’ in 2018.

News of Dev’s passing has been met with grief from the film industry. Actor Vindu Dara Singh, who worked with Dev on “Son of Sardaar,” confirmed the news and expressed his sorrow. “After the death of his parents, Mukul was isolating himself. He wasn’t going out or meeting anyone. He fell ill in the last few days and was in the hospital. My condolences to his brother and everyone who knew and loved him. He was a wonderful person, and we will all miss him.”

Actress Deepshikha Nagpal, a friend of Dev’s, also shared a photo of the late actor on Instagram. Speaking to India Today, she mentioned that Dev never discussed his health with anyone. “I woke up to this news this morning. I have been calling his number since then, hoping he will pick up,” she said, highlighting the shock and disbelief among his friends.

Mukul Dev was born on September 17, 1970, in New Delhi, and his talent will be remembered by many.

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