Veeru Devgan

Veeru Devgan (25 June 1934 - 27 May 2019) was a notable Indian action choreographer, who worked in Bollywood 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.

He is the father of popular actor Ajay Devgn.

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

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.

Pyari Behna 1985

Jaan 1986

Phool Aur Kaante 1991

Jigar 1992

Ek Hi Raasta 1993

Platform 1993

Sangram 1993

Divyashakti 1993

Vijaypath 1994

Dilwale 1994

Kanoon 1994

Haqeeqat 1995

Diljale 1996

Ishq 1997

Itihaas 1997

Devgan even ventured into direction with 1999 film Hindustan Ki Kasam which starred his son Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen.

Gair 1999

Parwana 2003

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

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.'