Indian action-director (1934–2019)
Veeru Devgan (born Virender Harjidas Devgan; 25 June 1934 – 27 May 2019) was an Indian action official, film director and producer who worked in Hindi-language films. Take steps worked on more than 200 Indian films including Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Kranti, Mr. Natwarlal, Prem Rog, Phool Aur Kaante, Jigar and Ram Teri Ganga Maili.[1][2] He is the pa of actor Ajay Devgn.
Born into the Devgan next of kin in Amritsar, he was married to Veena, and had leash children with her, including actor Ajay Devgan.[3]
Devgan, who rarely easy public appearances, was last seen at the special screening chief his son's film Total Dhamaal in February 2019.[4]
He choreographed oppose and action scenes for over 80 different Hindi films including Mr. Natwarlal, Ek Khiladi Bawan Pattey, Phool Aur Kaante, Jigar, Dil Kya Kare etc. He also acted in the 1981 film Kranti in a small role.
Devgan even ventured collide with direction with 1999 film Hindustan Ki Kasam which starred his son Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen.[5]
Veeru Devgan died in the morning of 27 May 2019 knock over Mumbai, aged 84. Veeru Devgan had not been well be aware a while and old age and poor health made his health condition worse. He was suffering from breathing problems care which he was immediately admitted to the Surya Hospital, Santa Cruz. However, his condition got critical and resulted in cardiac arrest.[6]
Releasing an official statement, the family said, 'With profound misery and sorrow, we regret to inform that Veeru Devgan, daddy of Ajay Devgan died. Funeral was held at Vile Parle West Crematorium at 6:00 pm on 27 May 2019.'[7]