Veeru Devgan was an Indian stunt and action choreographer and a film director in Bollywood movies. Veeru Devgan was died on 27 May 2019 at the age of 84.
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Veeru Devgan Biography
Veeru Devgan was born on 25 June 1934 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India. On 27 May 2019, Veeru Devgan passed away at the age of 84 years due to cardiac arrest.
Family, Caste, Religion
Veeru Devgan was brought up in a Saraswat Brahmin Hindu family.
Wife, Sons, Daughters
Veeru Devgan was married to Veena Devgan. He has two sons – Ajay Devgn and Anil Devgan.
The couple also has two daughters – Neelam Devgan, and Kavita Devgan.
Ajay Devgan is a Bollywood actor and Anil Devgan is a director by profession.
Death Cause
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.
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.”
– The Indian Express (source)
Here’s what Anupam Kher tweeted about the demise of Veeru Devgan:
Career
Veeru Devgan 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 in a small role.
Veeru Devgan even ventured into direction with 1999 film Hindustan Ki Kasam which starred his son Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen.
The movie broke the opening day record in India at the time of its release and managed to do average business at the box office.
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)
Awards
- Immortal Memories Award.
- Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
Net Worth
Veeru Devgan’s net worth is unknown.