From commercial pilot to Shah Rukh Khan’s junior: 7 lesser-known facts about Mukul Dev you should know

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54-year-old Bollywood actor Mukul Dev sadly passed away on May 23rd. As per ETimes’ report, he had been in intensive care due to health issues, but the specific reason for his demise remains unknown. Mukul is the sibling of fellow actor Rahul Dev and has featured in numerous movies such as Son of Sardaar and R Rajkumar. Let us explore some intriguing facts about this deceased performer.

Mukul Dev hails from a Punjabi household in New Delhi, and his father served as an assistant commissioner of police. It’s been rumored that a movie based on his father’s life is under development.

2. The actor received his first salary while he was learning Michael Jackson’s dance style at a school, as part of a show where he paid tribute to Michael Jackson.

3a. Mukul wasn’t just a thespian; he was also a qualified aviator. He underwent flight training at the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (National Flying Academy) in Raebareli. For many years, this actor worked as a commercial pilot and even ran an aeronautical training center before he turned to acting.

He posted a video on Instagram showing him soaring through the clouds in an airplane, accompanied by the caption, “Should your mind fill with ominous thoughts… I’ll meet you on the mysterious side of the moon. #crosscountry.

4. Mukul Dev’s debut film, “Naam Kya Hain,” was slated for release by Amitabh Bachchan’s production house ABCL. However, despite being fully filmed, the project was eventually put on hold and never made it to theaters.

5. (First-person perspective) As a dedicated follower of my passion for modeling and acting, I found myself joining films. My initial breakthrough came with the 1996 film Dastak alongside the graceful Sushmita Sen. However, as promising as my debut was, offers for lead roles began to dwindle. In response, I decided to accept supporting roles in productions such as Yamla Pagla Deewana and Son of Sardar.

7. I, a die-hard fan here, recently had the pleasure of witnessing Dev’s captivating performance in the 2022 mystery thriller film “Anth The End”. He shared the screen with the talented Divya Dutta, Dev Sharma, and Samikssha Bhatnagar. It was an unforgettable experience!

7. Mukul also has a close bond with the renowned actor Shah Rukh Khan, though not directly. His older brother, Rahul Dev, attended the same St. Columba’s School in Delhi as SRK did, and Rahul was senior to SRK during their school years. Consequently, Mukul is connected to the superstar through his brother Rahul.

Mukul Dev, just like Rahul, attended the same school for his education. On numerous occasions, Rahul reminisced about their school days with Shah Rukh Khan, sharing fond memories that he’ll never forget.

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2025-05-24 11:37