Udta Teer, the Aayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan spy comedy, is getting a positive response from audiences. But for one family, the film carries something more than box office. Late actor Mukul Dev plays Azhar Maqsood in the film, a pivotal part that now stands as his last screen performance.
His brother, actor Rahul Dev, and close friend Mugdha Veira Godse attended a special screening of the film. Watching Mukul on the big screen for the final time, they were visibly moved.
A brother’s goodbye
Rahul Dev said his brother never failed to mesmerise people with his on-screen work. Mukul would often speak about Udta Teer with great fondness, he recalled, and he shared a warm bond with Ayushmann Khurrana and director Aakash Kaushik.
“I am sure he is watching over us and having a good laugh,” Rahul Dev said.
For Rahul, the praise from Mukul’s colleagues, critics and audiences has made the film feel like a befitting farewell rather than only a release.
A friend remembers
Mugdha Veira Godse described Mukul as a brother and a good friend. Seeing him alive on screen, she said, brought happiness but also made the loss more present.
“He will continue to live with his work and countless memories that he’s created,” she said.
Her words point to why posthumous roles are difficult for Hindi film fans: the performance is right there on screen, but the actor is gone.
Why this matters for fans
Mukul Dev’s role as Azhar Maqsood is substantial, with many significant scenes. That makes the watch feel like a proper farewell, not a fleeting cameo.
- Udta Teer is playing to a positive audience response.
- Mukul Dev’s character, Azhar Maqsood, is central to the story.
- Rahul Dev and Mugdha Veira Godse watched the film together at a special screening.
- Both said the performance was a moving last appearance for a much-loved actor.
Posthumous releases often walk a difficult line: the audience is asked to enjoy a performance while knowing it is the last one. Udta Teer has managed that moment with a role big enough to carry real scenes, and the early audience response suggests the film is doing the work of a tribute too.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com