New Delhi, May 24 -- Vindu Dara Singh, a close colleague of the actor Mukul Dev, expressed grief over the death of the latter and said that Mukul Dev went into depression following the death of his mother.

Actor Mukul Dev, known for his versatile roles in Hindi, Punjabi, and South Indian films, as well as television, passed away on Friday night, at the age of 54.

The cause of his death has not been disclosed, but his untimely demise has sent shockwaves through the Indian entertainment industry.

Speaking to ANI, Vindu Dara Singh said, "The Son of Sardaar team is in shock. Our movie is releasing soon, and Mukul won't be there to witness its success. He gave such a brilliant performance in the film, and it's the most hilarious movie ever....