Mukul Dev, one of the well-known actors in the entertainment world, bid farewell to the world at the mere age of 54. The actor was reportedly admitted to the hospital for 8 to 10 days, after which he passed away. It was on May 23, 2025, when he breathed his last, and on the next day, his last rites took place. It was Mukul’s brother, Rahul, who confirmed the news, and in the glimpses from his funeral, he was seen performing his brother’s last rites. It’s a tough time for their family. Well, do you know that Mukul once talked about being grateful to be alive as he saw death in front of his eyes? Yes! He once shared such an incident.
Mukul Dev shared he was in the fourth rank to be a commercial pilot in the country
In an interview with Eastern Eye back in 2020, Mukul Dev talked about becoming a pilot. He said that he could never forget giving the exam and clearing it out, and that too, scoring fourth rank among many pilots across the country. He stated that he was thrilled to know that he would be a commercial pilot, and he could never forget this journey, which he began before becoming an actor. In Mukul Dev’s words:
“I was a pilot before I became an actor. So I will never forget clearing my flying academy exams and getting a scholarship to become a commercial pilot. I could have not have asked for anything better. I was ranked number four among so many pilots across the country, from one of the best training schools called Indira Gandhi Udaan Academy. I was so thrilled to know that I would be a commercial pilot.”