Mumbai, May 24 -- Actor Mukul Dev, known for his work across Hindi, Punjabi, South Indian cinema, and television, has passed away at the age of 54.

The news has shocked the Indian entertainment industry, with colleagues and fans expressing deep sorrow over his untimely demise.

Born on September 17, 1970, in New Delhi, Mukul Dev was a well-known face across multiple film industries.

He began his acting career in 1996 with the TV series 'Mumkin' and made his film debut the same year in the thriller 'Dastak', starring alongside Sushmita Sen. His career spanned over two decades, during which he appeared in numerous films across Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam cinema.

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