Veeru Devgan, former director of shares and father of Ajay, dies at age 85

Veteran choreographer Veeru Devgan died today in Mumbai. He was 85 years old. Mr. Devgan was the father of the actor Ajay Devgn. Funeral took place in Vile Parle on Monday night. According to a source close to the Devgan family, Veeru Devgan was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai because of age-related health problems. Veeru Devgan was a renowned waterfall director, who had choreographed the action sequences of more than 80 Bollywood films, especially in the 1990s.

Taran Adarsh, business badyst, told the news on Twitter Monday afternoon by writing: "Veeru Devgan died this morning (May 27, 2019) .. Father of Ajay Devgn …. Veeru ji was an accomplished director and also directed Hindustan Ki Kasam starring his son Ajay with Amitabh Bachchan … Sincere condolences to the Devgn family. "

Veeru Devgan died this morning [27 May 2019] … Ajay Devgn's father … Veeru ji was a director of accomplished action … Also carried out #HindustanKiKasam with his son Ajay with Amitabh Bachchan … The funeral will be held today at 6 pm … with the sincere condolences of the family Devgn

– taran adarsh ​​(@taran_adarsh) [1 9459013] May 27, 2019

The director of action and Vicky Kaushal's father, Sham Kaushal, paid tribute to the director of stunts and his mentor and wrote: "RIP Veeru Devgan ji. I just knew this sad news. As a director of action always ahead of his time and as a human being par excellence. I became stuntman with his blessing on August 8, 1980, when he signed my stunt application and made me part of his team. "

RIP Veeru Devgan ji.He just learned this sad news.As Action Director Always ahead of his time and as a human being par excellence, I became stuntman with his blessing on August 8, 1980 by signing my request for a stunt and becoming part of his team.

– Sham kaushal (@ ShamKaushal) May 27, 2019

Director Kunal Kohli presented his condolences to Veeru Devgan on Twitter and wrote: "RIP Veeru Devgan ji. A legend of Hindi cinema. Left his mark at a time when pure action, without VFX, was on the agenda. My sincere condolences to Ajay and Kajol. That his soul rests in peace. Prayers are with the family. "

#RIP #VeeruDevgan ji.A Hindi cinema legend left its mark at a time when" pure action ", with no vfx, was the only one. order
My sincere condolences to @ajaydevgn & @KajolAtUN May his soul rest in peace Prayers accompany the family

– kunal kohli (@kunalkohl) ] May 27, 2019

Film producer Ashoke Pandit, in his complimentary speech to Veeru Devgan, writes: "It's sad to know that veteran director Veeru Devgan is no longer. He was a genius in the choreography of big-screen battles, when there was no equipment available. My heart has expressed its condolences to Ajay Devgn and the whole family. The funeral will be held at Vile Parle (W) at 6:00 pm today. "

Sad to know that this veteran of the actions-directors #VeeruDevgan ji is no longer.He was a genius in the choreography of the big-screen fights.My heart expressed his condolences to @ajaydevgn and the whole family

Funeral in Vile Talk (W) at 6 pm today

– Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) May 27, 2019 [19659005] Veeru Devgan, born in Amritsar, directed such films as Kranti, Aaj Ka Arjun, Mr. Natwaralal, Mr. India, Shahenshah and Tridev. ] He also worked on films featuring his son Ajay, such as Ishq and Dilwale Mr. Devgan also directed and produced Ajay, Manisha Koirala and Amitabh Bachchan in 1999. Hindustan Ki Kasam, his only work as a director Veeru Devgan was badistant director on Vishwatma and Mera Pati Sirf Mera Ha i and also produced the films Dil Kya Kare and Singhasan.

Veeru Devgan is survived by two sons – Ajay and Anil – and a daughter. Ajay Devgn is married to actress Kajol and they have a son and a daughter.