How Did Pooja Bhatt Honor the Late Mukul Dev?

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Key Takeaways
- Mukul Dev's contributions to cinema are lasting.
- The emotional impact of friendship is profound.
- Pooja Bhatt's tribute highlights the importance of remembrance.
- His early life experiences shaped his career.
- Being versatile, he had a career in both acting and aviation.
Mumbai, June 23 (NationPress) A month has swiftly passed since Mukul Dev departed from this world, and his dear friend, filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, fondly reminisced about the late actor, stating that this time has gone by in a mere “blink of an eye.”
Pooja shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, posting a cherished photograph of Mukul, who left us in May this year.
She expressed: “One month. In the blink of an eye. The world, meanwhile, is in chaos. I find comfort in thunder and see you often, in the stars that defiantly shine through mottled skies. Fly high and free, my friend.”
“You shall be forever loved, felt, and missed. Is it too little too late? Perhaps. But never enough... never, ever enough. Mukul Dev (17 Sept 1970-23 May 2025)” Pooja added.
Mukul Dev was renowned for his roles in films such as 'Son of Sardaar', 'R... Rajkumar', 'Jai Ho', among others, and passed away at the age of 54. His last appearance was in the Hindi film 'Anth The End'. He was the brother of actor Rahul Dev.
Born in New Delhi to a Punjabi family with ancestral ties to a village near Jalandhar, Mukul’s father, Hari Dev, served as an assistant commissioner of police and introduced him to the rich traditions of Afghan culture, speaking both Pashto and Persian.
His entertainment journey began early when, in eighth grade, he earned his first paycheck impersonating Michael Jackson for a dance show on Doordarshan.
Additionally, Mukul was a trained pilot from the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi.
He embarked on his acting career with the television series 'Mumkin', portraying Vijay Pandey in 1996. He also featured in Doordarshan's 'Ek Se Badh Kar Ek', a comedic Bollywood countdown show.
Moreover, he hosted 'Fear Factor India' in its inaugural season, marking his film debut with 'Dastak', where he played ACP Rohit Malhotra. This film also marked the debut of former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen.