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**Actor Mukul Dev, Known for ‘Son of Sardaar,’ Passes Away**
**Mumbai, India** – Actor Mukul Dev, best known for his role in the Ajay Devgn starrer “Son of Sardaar,” has passed away after a period of illness. He was reportedly admitted to the ICU in recent days.
The news was confirmed to India Today by actor Vindu Dara Singh, who co-starred with Dev in “Son of Sardaar.” Singh shared that Dev had become increasingly withdrawn following the passing of his parents, rarely leaving his home or interacting with others. “His health had been deteriorating for some time, and he was in the hospital. My condolences to his brother and all who knew and loved him. He was a very good man, and we will miss him dearly,” said Singh.
Actress Deepshikha Nagpal, a close friend of Dev, also confirmed the news, sharing a photo of the actor on social media with the caption “Rest in Peace.” She revealed to India Today that Dev never discussed his health concerns with anyone. “I woke up to this news this morning and have been calling his number ever since, hoping he would answer,” she expressed.
Dev began his career with the 1996 film “Dastak” and went on to act in numerous Hindi films, including “Himmatwala,” “Yamla Pagla Deewana,” “R… Rajkumar,” “Jai Ho,” and “Bhag Johnny.” He also worked in Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Additionally, Dev appeared in television shows such as “Gharwali-Uparwali,” “Kutumb,” “Bhabhi,” “Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai,” and “Kumkum.”