Bollywood actor Mukul Dev handed away on the age of 54 on Could 23. Earlier than gaining fame in movies and tv, Dev had an sudden begin within the leisure world, incomes his first pay cheque in Class 8 for imitating Michael Jackson.Michael Jackson impersonation led to early earningsAs per Mint, lengthy earlier than his display debut, Mukul Dev’s preliminary foray into the highlight got here in a singular method. As a schoolboy in Class 8, he carried out a energetic impersonation of pop legend Michael Jackson, full with the moonwalk, for a televised dance present on Doordarshan. This early efficiency not solely showcased his expertise and confidence but in addition earned him his very first pay cheque. It’s a lesser-known anecdote from his youth.Demise confirmed by brother Rahul DevThe information of Mukul Dev’s passing was confirmed by his brother, actor Rahul Dev, and sister-in-law Mughda Godse. In an announcement, they introduced, “Our brother Mukul Dev handed away peacefully in New Delhi final night time.” Whereas the precise reason behind his dying has not but been publicly disclosed, studies point out that the actor had been battling an sickness. He’s survived by his daughter, Sia Dev.Battled melancholy after mom’s passingMukul Dev’s co-star Vindu Dara Singh expressed deep grief over his buddy’s demise, revealing that Mukul had reportedly slipped into melancholy following the dying of his mom. “He was very near his mom, and when she handed away, he turned depressed. He didn’t have the identical particular person to information him after her passing,” Vindu informed ANI. Vindu additionally talked about the shock felt by the Son of Sardaar group, noting the unlucky timing as their film was set to launch quickly, and Mukul wouldn’t be there to witness its success regardless of his good efficiency.A flexible actor throughout a number of languagesMukul Dev was a recognised determine in Indian cinema, recognized for his versatility. All through his profession, he labored extensively throughout varied movie industries, together with Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam movies, forsaking a various filmography.
