From Pilot To Bollywood Star: Who Was Mukul Dev, Actor Who Battled Loneliness — What Was His Net Worth?

Veteran actor Mukul Dev, known for his roles in Son of Sardaar, R... Rajkumar, and Jai Ho, passed away at the age of 54 in New Delhi on Friday night. His contribution to both television and cinema made him a familiar face in Indian households.

Mukul Dev was the younger brother of actor Rahul Dev, who is well-known for his role as the antagonist in Champion, starring Sunny Deol and Manisha Koirala. Mukul made his Bollywood debut in 1996 with Dastak, opposite Sushmita Sen. The song Jaadu Bhari Aankhon Wali Suno, featuring the two, was a popular hit in the '90s.

Mukul was a popular model and appeared in several notable films, including Kohram, Qila, Mere Do Anmol Ratan, and Ittefaq. He was also a familiar face on Indian television in the 2000s, with roles in shows like Kahin Diyaa Jale Kahin Jiyaa, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, and Pyar Zindagi Hai. He was part of the dance reality show Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar in 2008.

Before stepping into the world of acting, Mukul Dev trained as a pilot at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics. However, his passion for modeling and acting eventually led him to the entertainment industry.

Mukul was previously married to Shilpa Dev, with whom he shared a daughter, Siya Dev. The couple later divorced. According to reports, he lived alone in a property he owned in Mumbai.

As per several media reports, Mukul Dev’s estimated net worth was around $5 million (approximately ₹42 crore).

Tributes from the film fraternity began pouring in soon after the news broke. Close friend Vindu Dara Singh expressed his shock, while actress Deepshikha Nagpal shared that she couldn’t believe the news. Actors Manoj Bajpayee and Jr. NTR also mourned the loss of the versatile actor.