Veeru Devgan

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.

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)
Died	27 May 2019(2019-05-27) (aged 84) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupations	Film director Actor Action choreographer
Years active	1974–2019
Organisation	Devgan Films
Known for	Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
Spouse	Veena Devgan ​ (m. 1968)​
Children	3 (Ajay Devgn, Kavita Devgan Vaswani, Neelam Devgan Gandhi)
Relatives	Devgan family

Personal life

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

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

As action director

• Gair (1999)
• Lal Baadshah (1999)
• Itihaas (1997)
• Ishq (1997)
• Sanam (1997)
• Diljale (1996)
• Prem Granth (1996)
• Jaan (1996)
• Haqeeqat (1995)
• Prem (1995)
• The Don (1995)
• Chauraha (1994)
• Dilwale (1994)
• Divya Shakti (1993)
• Chandra Mukhi (1993)
• Gurudev (1993)
• Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
• King Uncle (1993)
• Jai Kaali (1992)
• Qurbani Rang Layegi (1991)
• Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
• Dancer (1991)
• Henna (1991)
• Pyar Hua Chori Chori (1991)
• Kurbaan (1991)
• Benaam Badsha (1991)
• Paap Ki Aandhi (1991)
• Veeru Dada (1990)
• Sheshnaag (1990)
• Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)
• Doodh Ka Karz (1990)
• Aaj Ka Arjun (1990)
• Izzatdaar (1990)
• Amiri Garibi (1990)
• Ladaai (1989)
• Shehzaade (1989)
• Tridev (1989)
• Prem Pratigyaa (1989)
• Mar Mitenge (1989)

As an actor

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

As producer

• Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
• Dil Kya Kare (1999)
• Singhasan (1986)

As Assistant Director

• Vishwatma (1992; co-producer)
• Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990; action director)

As director

• Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)

As Writer

• Jigar (1992) (idea)^{[citation needed]}

References

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.
4. "Ajay Devgn with Kajol and parents attend screening of Total Dhamaal in Santacruz". Mid-day. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
5. "Veeru Devgan trains ajay devgan for a perfect stunt scene in this old video". News 18. 27 May 2019. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
6. "Veeru Devgan dies of cardiac arrest aged 85". The Hindu. 27 May 2019. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
7. "Action choreographer-filmmaker Veeru Devgan passes away". The Indian Express. 27 May 2019. Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.

External links

• Veeru Devgan at IMDb
• Veeru Devgan's family