Veeru Devgan, stuntman and father of Ajay Devgn, dies in Mumbai



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Veeru Devgan, director of action and father of actor Ajay Devgn, died Monday morning at the age of 77. The funeral will be held Monday evening at the Vile Parle West Crematorium.

Devgan was admitted to the Surya Hospital of Santacruz in Mumbai after complaining of shortness of breath, of the Times of India . He subsequently suffered a cardiac arrest and died.

  The actor Ajay Devgn during the funeral procession of his father. (Photo credit: HT Photo)
The actor Ajay Devgn during the funeral procession of his father. (Photo Credit: HT Photo)

Devgan has worked as a stunt director in more than 80 films, including Kranti, Mr. Natwarlal, Mr. India, Shahenshah and Tridev. He collaborated with several actors, including Dharmendra, Dilip Kumar, Vinod Khanna and Jeetendra.He made his directorial debut with Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999) starring his son Ajay Devgn with Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen

Devgan was last seen in public for the last time in Ajay Devgn Total Dhamaal in Santacruz in February.

Several members of the film industry tweeted their condolences.

Deeply saddened to learn of the pbading of #VeeruDevgan ji. He worked with him in many movies. He was a great director. To him the security of the actors and his team of combatants was of the highest importance. A kind man with a great sense of humor. Om Shanti.? @ajaydevgn

– Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 27, 2019

Condolences to the Devgn family. I hope you will find the courage to bear this loss. Bollywood lost one of the best action directors and excellent person #Veerudevgan ji? @ajaydevgn

– Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) on May 27, 2019

# AjayDevgn father of Funeral of #VeeruDevgan : Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt present their last respects. See pic.twitter.com/vBGKiJRsGH

– HT Entertainment (@htshowbiz) May 27, 2019

Deeply saddened to hear of the disappearance of a great man #VeeruDevgan ! you are in our thoughts and prayers. My sincere and sincere condolences, AJ @ajaydevgn @KajolAtUN & your family.

– Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) May 27, 2019

# VeeruDevgan & I started our career together in the 70's. "Make Ajay a great actor." Ajay & I finally worked together at Zakhm, which earned him his first national award (Best Actor). PartnerAdieu Partner @ajaydevgn pic.twitter.com/vWwGjEM70C

– Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) May 27, 2019

#RIP #VeeruDevgan . A legend of Hindi cinema. Has left its mark at a time when "pure action" without special effects, was on the agenda.
Sincere condolences to @ajaydevgn & @KajolAtUN May his soul rest in peace. Prayers accompany the family.

– kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 27, 2019

I am sad to know that this seasoned stock director #VeeruDevgan ji is no longer. He was a genius in the choreography of big-screen battles, while there were no facilities. My heart expressed condolences to @ajaydevgn and to the whole family. ?

Funeral at Vile Speaks (W) at 6:00 pm today

– Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) May 27, 2019

Veeru Devgan pbaded away this morning [27 May 2019] .. Father of Ajay Devgn … Veeru ji was an accomplished action director … Also directed #HindustanKiKasam starring his son Ajay with Amitabh Bachchan … The funeral will take place today At six o'clock … The deepest condolences to Devgn family.

– taran adarsh ​​(@taran_adarsh) on May 27, 2019

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