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From hosting Fear Factor India season 1 to his appearances in shows like Kumkum and Kutumb; A look at late actor Mukul Dev's work in television

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - May 24, 2025, 15:46 IST
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​From hosting Fear Factor India season 1 to his appearances in shows like Kumkum and Kutumb; A look at late actor Mukul Dev's work in television

Television and film personality, Mukul Dev, who passed away last night in Delhi, acted in many hit TV shows from 2000 to 2018. He was loved by the audiences for his negative and positive performances both. The actor, who later went on to feature in many popular Bollywood films, started his career with television. Let's take a look at his notable work in the Indian television industry. (Photo: Instagram)

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​Hosted Fear Factor India season 1

Apart from his brilliant acting, Mukul was also known for his hosting skills. Not many know that the actor hosted the first season of Fear Factor India, which featured commoners. (Photo: Instagram)

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​A mouthful Of Sky

Mukul Dev also acted in India's first English TV show, A Mouthful Of Sky. It aired in 1995 on DD National and starred talented actors like Milind Soman, Rahul Bose, Kruttika Desai, Samir Soni amongst others. (Photo: Instagram)

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​Kahin Diyaa Jale Kahin Jiyaa

Mukul featured in the TV show, Kahin Diyaa Jale Kahin Jiyaa. He played the lead role of Rohit and actress Prachi Shah was his herione in the show. The show was a love triangle revolving around Mukul, Prachi and Reena Wadhwa. The show which aired on May 7 2001, ran for six months and ended on November 1, 2001. (Photo: Instagram)

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​Kutumb

Mukul also worked with Ekta Kapoor in her popular TV show, Kutumb. The popular daily soap featured Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan in lead roles. Mukul portrayed the character of Abhijat Desai in the show Kutumb, which was broadcast from October 29, 2001, to January 16, 2003. (Photo: Instagram)

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​Gharwali Uparwali

Mukul took on the lead role of Ravi in Gharwali Uparwali, a series where he appeared alongside renowned actors such as Ratna Pathak Shah, Sudha Chandran, and others. The show was telecast from July 3, 2000, to June 23, 2003.(Photo: Instagram)

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​K. Street Pali Hill

The suspense drama K. Street Pali Hill, which ran from 2004 to 2006, gained significant popularity during its time. Mukul Dev joined the cast as Arindam Keshav, stepping in as a replacement for Alyy Khan in the role. (Photo: IMDB)

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​Kumkum

Starring Juhi Parmar and Hussain Kuwajerwala, Kumkum: Pyaara Sa Bandhan is still considered as one of the iconic shows of Indian television. Mukul portrayed the character Pulkit in this series, which was on air from 2002 to 2009. The show became a fan favorite and enjoyed a strong connection with its viewers throughout its run. (Photo: Instagram)

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​21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897

In the historical drama 21 Sarfarosh – Saragarhi 1897, Mukul Dev took on the role of the antagonist, Gul Badshah. His portrayal received wide appreciation from the audience. The series was broadcast from February 12 to May 11, 2018. (Photo: Instagram)

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