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| name = Veeru Devgan
| name = Veeru Devgan
| image = Kajal and Veeru Devgan.jpg
| image = Kajal and Veeru Devgan.jpg
| image_size = 300
| image_size = 300px
| caption = Devgan with his daughter in-law [[Kajol]] at the [[Zee Cine Awards]] in 2016
| caption = Devgan with his daughter in-law [[Kajol]] at the [[Zee Cine Awards]] in 2016
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1942|06|25}}
| birth_name = Virender Harjidas Devgan
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1934|06|25}}
| birth_place = [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]]
| birth_place = [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[British India]]<br>(present-day [[Punjab, India]])
| death_date = {{death date and age|2019|05|27|1942|06|25|df=yes}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2019|05|27|1934|06|25|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| other_names =
| other_names =
| height =
| organisation = Devgan Films
| spouse = {{marriage|Veena Devgan<br>|1968|2019}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Veena Devgan|1968}}
| children = 3 ([[Ajay Devgn]], Kavita Devgan Vaswani, Neelam Devgan Gandhi)
| children = 3 ([[Ajay Devgn]], Kavita Devgan Vaswani, Neelam Devgan Gandhi)
| parents =
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'''Veeru Devgan''' (25 June 1942 — 27 May 2019) was an [[Indian people|Indian]] action choreographer, actor & film director who worked in [[Bollywood]] films. He worked on more than 200 Indian films including ''[[Roti Kapada Aur Makaan]]'', ''[[Kranti (1981 film)|Kranti]]'', ''[[Mr. Natwarlal]]'', ''[[Prem Rog]]'', ''[[Phool Aur Kaante]]'', ''[[Jigar]]'' and ''[[Ram Teri Ganga Maili]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/veeru-devgan-veteran-action-director-and-ajay-devgns-father-passes-away/amp_articleshow/69517505.cms|title=Veeru devgan veteran action director and ajay devgns father passes away|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=27 May 2019|archive-date=12 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612095153/https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/veeru-devgan-veteran-action-director-and-ajay-devgns-father-passes-away/amp_articleshow/69517505.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/veeru-devgan-bollywoods-favourite-stuntman/article27268310.ece/amp/|title=Veeru devgan bollywoods favourite stuntman|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=28 May 2019|archive-date=28 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528034107/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/veeru-devgan-bollywoods-favourite-stuntman/article27268310.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was the father of actor [[Ajay Devgn]].
'''Veeru Devgan''' (born '''Virender Harjidas Devgan'''; 25 June 1934 {{endash}} 27 May 2019) was an Indian action director, film director and producer who worked in [[Hindi]]-language films. He worked on more than 200 Indian films including ''[[Roti Kapada Aur Makaan]]'', ''[[Kranti (1981 film)|Kranti]]'', ''[[Mr. Natwarlal]]'', ''[[Prem Rog]]'', ''[[Phool Aur Kaante]]'', ''[[Jigar]]'' and ''[[Ram Teri Ganga Maili]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/veeru-devgan-veteran-action-director-and-ajay-devgns-father-passes-away/articleshow/69517505.cms|title=Veeru devgan veteran action director and ajay devgns father passes away|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=27 May 2019|archive-date=6 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606222154/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/veeru-devgan-veteran-action-director-and-ajay-devgns-father-passes-away/articleshow/69517505.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/veeru-devgan-bollywoods-favourite-stuntman/article27268310.ece/amp/|title=Veeru devgan bollywoods favourite stuntman|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=28 May 2019|archive-date=28 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528034107/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/veeru-devgan-bollywoods-favourite-stuntman/article27268310.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> He is the father of actor [[Ajay Devgn]].


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Born into the [[List of Hindi film clans#Devgan family|Devgan family]] in [[Amritsar]], he was married to Veena, and had three children with her, including actor [[Ajay Devgan]].
Born into the [[List of Hindi film clans#Devgan family|Devgan family]] in [[Amritsar]], he was married to Veena, and had three children with her, including actor [[Ajay Devgan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-25 |title='I Exist Because Of You': Ajay Devgn Remembers Father Veeru Devgan On His Birth Anniversary |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ajay-devgn-remembers-father-veeru-devgan-on-birth-anniversary-607097.html |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=IndiaTimes |language=en-IN}}</ref>


Devgan, who rarely made public appearances, was last seen at the special screening of his son's film [[Total Dhamaal]] in February 2019.
Devgan, who rarely made public appearances, was last seen at the special screening of his son's film [[Total Dhamaal]] in February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajay Devgn with Kajol and parents attend screening of Total Dhamaal in Santacruz|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/Ajay-Devgn-with-Kajol-and-parents-attend-screening-of-Total-Dhamaal-in-Santacruz-40624/7 |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>


He choreographed fight and action scenes for over 80 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 (1981 film)|Kranti]]'' in a small role.
He choreographed fight 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 (1981 film)|Kranti]]'' in a small role.


Devgan even ventured into direction with 1999 film ''[[Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Hindustan Ki Kasam]]'' which starred his son [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Manisha Koirala]] and [[Sushmita Sen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/veeru-devgan-trains-ajay-devgn-for-a-perfect-stunt-scene-in-this-old-video-2162339.html|title=Veeru Devgan trains ajay devgan for a perfect stunt scene in this old video|work=[[News 18]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=28 May 2019|archive-date=28 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528111925/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/veeru-devgan-trains-ajay-devgn-for-a-perfect-stunt-scene-in-this-old-video-2162339.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Devgan even ventured into direction with 1999 film ''[[Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Hindustan Ki Kasam]]'' which starred his son [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Manisha Koirala]] and [[Sushmita Sen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/veeru-devgan-trains-ajay-devgn-for-a-perfect-stunt-scene-in-this-old-video-2162339.html|title=Veeru Devgan trains ajay devgan for a perfect stunt scene in this old video|work=[[News 18]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=28 May 2019|archive-date=28 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528111925/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/veeru-devgan-trains-ajay-devgn-for-a-perfect-stunt-scene-in-this-old-video-2162339.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
Veeru Devgan died in the morning of 27 May 2019 in Mumbai, aged 75. Veeru Devgan had not been well for a while and old age and poor health made his health condition worse. He was suffering from breathing problems after which he was immediately admitted to the Surya Hospital, Santa Cruz. However, his condition got critical and resulted in cardiac arrest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/veeru-devgan-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-aged-85/article27268190.ece/amp/|title=Veeru Devgan dies of cardiac arrest aged 85|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=28 May 2019|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011223333/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/veeru-devgan-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-aged-85/article27268190.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Veeru Devgan died in the morning of 27 May 2019 in Mumbai, aged 84. Veeru Devgan had not been well for a while and old age and poor health made his health condition worse. He was suffering from breathing problems after which he was immediately admitted to the Surya Hospital, Santa Cruz. However, his condition got critical and resulted in cardiac arrest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/veeru-devgan-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-aged-85/article27268190.ece/amp/|title=Veeru Devgan dies of cardiac arrest aged 85|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=28 May 2019|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011223333/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/veeru-devgan-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-aged-85/article27268190.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Releasing an official statement, the family said, 'With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that Veeru Devgan, father of Ajay Devgan died. Funeral was held at Vile Parle West Crematorium at 6:00 pm on 27 May 2019.'<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/veeru-devgan-dead-5750648/|title=Action choreographer-filmmaker Veeru Devgan passes away|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=28 May 2019|archive-date=27 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527094656/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/veeru-devgan-dead-5750648/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Releasing an official statement, the family said, 'With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that Veeru Devgan, father of Ajay Devgan died. Funeral was held at Vile Parle West Crematorium at 6:00 pm on 27 May 2019.'<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/veeru-devgan-dead-5750648/|title=Action choreographer-filmmaker Veeru Devgan passes away|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=28 May 2019|archive-date=27 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527094656/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/veeru-devgan-dead-5750648/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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=== As Action Director ===
=== As action director ===

{{Div col|colwidth=20em}}
* [[Gair (film)|''Gair'']] (1999)
* ''[[Lal Baadshah]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Lal Baadshah]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]'' (1997)
* [[Itihaas (1997 film)|''Itihaas'']] (1997)
* ''[[Mahaanta]]'' (1997)
* [[Ishq (1997 film)|''Ishq'']] (1997)
* ''[[Itihaas (1997 film)|Itihaas]]'' (1997)
* [[Sanam (1997 film)|''Sanam'']] (1997)
* ''[[Sanam (1997 film)|Sanam]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Diljale]]'' (1996)
* ''[[PremGranth]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Prem Granth]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Jaan (film)|Jaan]]'' (1996)
* [[Jaan (film)|''Jaan'']] (1996)
* ''[[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|Haqeeqat]]'' (1995)
* [[Haqeeqat (1995 film)|''Haqeeqat'']] (1995)
* ''[[Prem (film)|Prem]]'' (1995)
* [[Prem (film)|''Prem'']] (1995)
* ''[[Dilwale (1994 film)|Dilwale]]'' (1994)
* [[The Don (1995 film)|''The Don'']] (1995)
* ''[[Chauraha]]'' (1994)
* [[Dilwale (1994 film)|''Dilwale'']] (1994)
* ''[[Divya Shakti]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Divya Shakti]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Gurudev (film)|Gurudev]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Chandra Mukhi]]'' (1993)
* [[Gurudev (film)|''Gurudev'']] (1993)
* ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja]]'' (1993)
* ''[[King Uncle]]'' (1993)
* ''[[King Uncle]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Jigar]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Jai Kaali]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Qurbani Rang Layegi]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Phool Aur Kaante]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Phool Aur Kaante]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Dancer (1991 film)|Dancer]]'' (1991)
* [[Dancer (1991 film)|''Dancer'']] (1991)
* ''[[Henna Ke Saat Humbistri]]'' (1991)
* [[Henna (film)|''Henna'']] (1991)
* ''Kurbaan'' (1991)
* ''[[Pyar Hua Chori Chori]]'' (1991)
* [[Kurbaan (1991 film)|''Kurbaan'']] (1991)
* ''[[Benaam Badsha]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Benaam Badsha]]'' (1991)
* ''Paap Ki Aandhi'' (1991){{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}
* ''Paap Ki Aandhi'' (1991)
* ''[[Qurbani Rang Layegi]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Veeru Dada]]'' (1990)
* ''Gair'' (1990)
* [[Sheshnaag (film)|''Sheshnaag'']] (1990)
* ''[[Kishen Kanhaiya]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Doodh Ka Karz]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Aaj Ka Arjun]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Izzatdaar]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Amiri Garibi]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Amiri Garibi]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Veeru Dada]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Ladaai]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Shehzaade]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Shehzaade]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Sikka (film)|Sikka]]'' (1989)
* [[Bhutacha Bhau]] (1989) a Marathi film.
* ''[[Tridev]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Tridev]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Prem Pratigyaa]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Prem Pratigyaa]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Ilaaka]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Mar Mitenge]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Tamacha]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Shahenshah (1988 film)|Shahenshah]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988 film)|Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Khoon Bhari Maang]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Sone Pe Suhaaga]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Jaan Hatheli Pe]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Mr. India (1987 film)|Mr India]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Aakhree Raasta]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Jeeva (1986 film)|Jeeva]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Ram Teri Ganga Maili]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Pataal Bhairavi]]'' (1985)
* ''Patthar Dil'' (1985)
* ''[[Inquilaab (1984 film)|Inquilaab]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Boxer (1984 film)|Boxer]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Bade Dil Wala]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Jeet Hamaari]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Himmatwala (1983 film)|Himmatwala]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Pukar (1983 film)|Pukar]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Prem Rog]]'' (1982)
* ''Johnny I Love You'' (1982)
* ''[[Justice Chaudhury]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Meri Aawaz Suno]]'' (1981)
* ''Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film'' (1981)
* ''[[Kranti]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Hum Paanch (1980 film)|Hum Paanch]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Dostana (1980 film)|Dostana]]'' (1980)
* ''Do Aur Do Paanch'' (1980)
* ''[[Mr. Natwarlal]]'' (1979)
* ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime]]'' (1978)
* ''[[Khoon Pasina]]'' (1977)
* ''[[Inkaar (1977 film)|Inkaar]]'' (1977)
* ''[[Dus Numbri]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Khel Khel Mein]]'' (1975)
* ''[[Roti Kapda Aur Makaan]]'' (1974)
* ''Hum Se Barh Kar Kaun''
* ''Hoshiyar''
* ''Mawaali''
* ''Qaidi''
* ''Ghar Ek Mandir''
* [[Swarag Se Sunder]]''
* ''Sattay Pe Satta''
* ''Khilaaf''
* ''Ghazab''
* ''Loha''
* ''[[Jaani Dost]]'
* ''Qayamat''
* ''Prem Pritigya''
* ''Charnon Ki Saugandh''
* ''Pyar Ka Mandir''
* ''Pyar Ka Devta''
* ''Divya Shakti''
* ''Phool Aur Kantay''
* ''Meri Aawaaz Suno''
* ''Mulzim''
* ''[[Aag Aur Shola]]''
* ''Maqsad''
* ''Maha Shakti Maan''
* ''Pataal Bhairavi''
* ''Singhasan''
* ''Farz Aur Kanoon''
* ''Andha Kanoon''
* ''Dharam Aur Kanoon''
* ''Shiva Ka Insaaf''
* ''Be Panha''
* ''Nishaan''
* ''Aaj Ka Daur''
* ''Mard Ki Zabaan''
* ''Dosti Dushmani''
* ''Bhagwaan Dada''
* ''Khud Gharz''
* ''[[Khoon Bhari Maang]]''
* ''Shahensha''
* ''Sher Dil''
* ''Insaaf ki Pukar''
* ''Tridev''
* ''[[Vishwatma]]''
* ''Mahaan''
* ''[[Pyar Hua Chori Chori]]''
* ''Main Inteqaam Longa''
* ''Platform''
* ''Baazi''
* ''Kaamyaab''
* ''Kaala Bazaar''
* ''Benaam Badshah''
* ''Krishan Kanhaiya''
* ''Khuddaar''
* ''Izzatdaar''
* ''[[Jigar]]''
* ''Justice Chaudhary''
* ''Mera Saathi''
* ''Aasmaan''
* ''Woh Jo Hasina''
* ''Dau Paich''
* Ilaaqa''
* ''Badd Aur Badnaam''
* ''Muqaddar''
* ''Aakhri Raasta''
* ''Ham Se Hai Zamana''
* ''Andar Bahar''
* ''Pathar''
* ''Gharana''
* ''Desh Premee''
* ''Jalaa Kar Raakh Dunga''
* ''Larayee''
* ''Watan Ke Rakhwalay''
* ''Balidaan''
* ''Samraat''
* ''Ek Hi Raasta''
* ''Phool Aur Kaantay''
* ''[[Diljale]]''
* ''[[Dilwale (1994 film)|Dilwale]]''
* ''Jaan''
* ''Vijay Path''
* ''Jaan Hatheli Per''
* ''Himmat Aur Mehnat''
* ''Nafrat Ki Aandhi''
* ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Janwar]]''
* ''Alag Alag''
* ''Mar Mitenge''
* ''Ram Teri Ganga Meli''
* ''[[Sitamgar]]''
* ''Waqt Ki Aawaaz''
* ''[[Aaj Ka Arjun]]''
* ''[[Hindustan Ki Kasam]]''

{{div col end}}


=== As an Actor ===
=== As an actor ===
* ''[[Kranti]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Kranti]]'' (1981)
* ''Sourabh'' (1979)
* ''Sourabh'' (1979)
* ''Singhasan''(1986)
* ''Singhasan'' (1986)
*Sar Utha Ke Jio
*''Sar Utha Ke Jio'' (1979)
* (1979)
* ''Mr. Natwarlal'' (1979)
* ''Mr. Natwarlal'' (1979)


===As Producer===
===As producer===
* ''[[Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Hindustan Ki Kasam]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Hindustan Ki Kasam]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Dil Kya Kare]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Dil Kya Kare]]'' (1999)
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* ''[[Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai]]'' (1990; action director)
* ''[[Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai]]'' (1990; action director)


===As Director===
===As director===
* ''[[Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Hindustan Ki Kasam]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999 film)|Hindustan Ki Kasam]]'' (1999)


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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0222428}}
* {{IMDb name|0222428}}
*[https://satyamanch.in/veeru-devgan-biography-wiki/ Veeru Devgan's family]

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[[Category:Punjabi people]]
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[[Category:2019 deaths]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
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Veeru Devgan
Devgan with his daughter in-law Kajol at the Zee Cine Awards in 2016
Born
Virender Harjidas Devgan

(1934-06-25)25 June 1934
Amritsar, Punjab, British India
(present-day Punjab, India)
Died27 May 2019(2019-05-27) (aged 84)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
Years active1974–2019
OrganisationDevgan Films
Known forHindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
Spouse
Veena Devgan
​
(m. 1968)​
Children3 (Ajay Devgn, Kavita Devgan Vaswani, Neelam Devgan Gandhi)
RelativesDevgan family

Veeru Devgan (born Virender Harjidas Devgan; 25 June 1934 – 27 May 2019) was an Indian action director, film director and producer who worked in Hindi-language films. He 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 father of actor Ajay Devgn.

Personal life

[edit]

Born into the Devgan family in Amritsar, he was married to Veena, and had three children with her, including actor Ajay Devgan.[3]

Devgan, who rarely made public appearances, was last seen at the special screening of his son's film Total Dhamaal in February 2019.[4]

He choreographed fight 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 into direction with 1999 film Hindustan Ki Kasam which starred his son Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen.[5]

Death

[edit]

Veeru Devgan died in the morning of 27 May 2019 in Mumbai, aged 84. Veeru Devgan had not been well for a while and old age and poor health made his health condition worse. He was suffering from breathing problems after 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 grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that Veeru Devgan, father of Ajay Devgan died. Funeral was held at Vile Parle West Crematorium at 6:00 pm on 27 May 2019.'[7]

Filmography

[edit]

As action director

[edit]

As an actor

[edit]
  • Kranti (1981)
  • Sourabh (1979)
  • Singhasan (1986)
  • Sar Utha Ke Jio (1979)
  • Mr. Natwarlal (1979)

As producer

[edit]

As Assistant Director

[edit]

As director

[edit]

As Writer

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Veeru devgan veteran action director and ajay devgns father passes away". The Economic Times. 27 May 2019. Archived from the original on 6 June 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Veeru devgan bollywoods favourite stuntman". The Hindu. 27 May 2019. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  3. ^ "'I Exist Because Of You': Ajay Devgn Remembers Father Veeru Devgan On His Birth Anniversary". IndiaTimes. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
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