Rahul Dev spoke about his late brother Mukul Dev’s posthumous appearance in ‘Udta Teer’, saying the actor always managed to captivate audiences with his performances on screen. Rahul, along with Mugdha Godse, recently attended a special screening of the film and became emotional seeing his brother on the big screen one last time.
Rahul Dev says Mukul Dev is deeply missed
In an interview with IANS, the actor stated, “Mukul never failed in mesmerising people with his on screen performances. He is deeply missed. He used to mention Udta Teer with great fondness and had a great bond with Ayushmann & their director Aakash Kaushik. It was a treat to watch him as always was. His colleagues, audiences and critics have loved his last performance, each one heaping great praise for his performance. And I’m sure he is watching over us and having a good laugh.”
Mugdha Godse remembers Mukul Dev
Mugdha added, “Mukul and I shared a very good bond. He was like a brother, my good friend. Seeing him live on screen made me happy but it also makes me feel the missing part in our lives. He will continue to live with his work and countless memories that he’s created.”
Mukul Dev’s role in ‘Udta Teer’
Mukul Dev appeared as Azhar Maqsood, a key character in ‘Udta Teer’. Directed by Aakash Kaushik, the romantic comedy features Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in the lead roles. The film hit theatres on October 23.
Ayushmann Khurrana’s tribute to Mukul Dev
Paying his respects to the late Mukul Dev at the trailer launch, Ayushmann Khurrana said that ‘Udta Teer’ would be a heartfelt way of remembering the actor. He added, “Mukul Dev was one of the brightest, most brilliant talents in our country. There was a film named Omerta 2018. It was his brainchild. We sadly underutilised him. In Udta Teer, you’ll see him for the last time. This is like a swan song; it’s a tribute to Mukul Dev.”
When Mukul Dev passed away
For context, Mukul Dev passed away on May 23, 2025, in New Delhi at the age of 54 after a brief illness. He is survived by his daughter, Siya Dev, and his brother, actor Rahul Dev.