Veeru Devgan
Veeru Devgan (born Virender Harjidas 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.[1][2] He is the father of popular actor Ajay Devgn.
Veeru Devgan | |
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 Devgan with his daughter in-law Kajol at the Zee Cine Awards in 2016 | |
| Born | Virender Harjidas Devgan 25 June 1934 |
| Died | 27 May 2019 (aged 84) |
| Occupations | |
| 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
- Lal Baadshah (1999)
- Ishq (1997)
- Mahaanta (1997)
- Itihaas (1997)
- Sanam (1997)
- PremGranth (1996)
- Jaan (1996)
- Haqeeqat (1995)
- Prem (1995)
- Dilwale (1994)
- Divya Shakti (1993)
- Gurudev (1993)
- King Uncle (1993)
- Jigar (1992)
- Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
- Dancer (1991)
- Henna Ke Saat Humbistri (1991)
- Kurbaan (1991)
- Benaam Badsha (1991)
- Paap Ki Aandhi (1991)
- Qurbani Rang Layegi (1991)
- Gair (1990)
- Amiri Garibi (1990)
- Veeru Dada (1990)
- Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990)
- Shehzaade (1989)
- Sikka (1989)
- Bhutacha Bhau (1989) a Marathi film.
- Tridev (1989)
- Prem Pratigyaa (1989)
- Ilaaka (1989)
- Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988)
- Tamacha (1988)
- Shahenshah (1988)
- Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988)
- Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)
- Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988)
- Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987)
- Mr India (1987)
- Aakhree Raasta (1986)
- Jeeva (1986)
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)
- Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
- Patthar Dil (1985)
- Inquilaab (1984)
- Boxer (1984)
- Bade Dil Wala (1983)
- Jeet Hamaari (1983)
- Himmatwala (1983)
- Pukar (1983)
- Prem Rog (1982)
- Johnny I Love You (1982)
- Justice Chaudhury (1982)
- Meri Aawaz Suno (1981)
- Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film (1981)
- Kranti (1981)
- Hum Paanch (1980)
- Dostana (1980)
- Do Aur Do Paanch (1980)
- Mr. Natwarlal (1979)
- Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime (1978)
- Khoon Pasina (1977)
- Inkaar (1977)
- Dus Numbri (1976)
- Khel Khel Mein (1975)
- Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974)
- Hum Se Barh Kar Kaun
- Hoshiyar
- Mawaali
- Qaidi
- Ghar Ek Mandir
- Swarag Se Sunder
- Sattay Pe Satta
- Khilaaf
- Ghazab
- Loha
- Jaani Dost'
- Qayamat
- Prem Pritigya
- Charnon Ki Saugandh
- Pyar Ka Mandir
- Pyar Ka Devta
- Divya Shakti
- Phool Aur Kantay
- Meri Aawaaz Suno
- Mulzim
- Aag Aur Shola
- Maqsad
- Maha Shakti Maan
- Pataal Bhairavi
- Singhasan
- Farz Aur Kanoon
- Andha Kanoon
- Dharam Aur Kanoon
- Shiva Ka Insaaf
- Be Panha
- Nishaan
- Aaj Ka Daur
- Mard Ki Zabaan
- Dosti Dushmani
- Bhagwaan Dada
- Khud Gharz
- Khoon Bhari Maang
- Shahensha
- Sher Dil
- Insaaf ki Pukar
- Tridev
- Vishwatma
- Mahaan
- Pyar Hua Chori Chori
- Main Inteqaam Longa
- Platform
- Baazi
- Kaamyaab
- Kaala Bazaar
- Benaam Badshah
- Krishan Kanhaiya
- Khuddaar
- Izzatdaar
- Jigar
- Justice Chaudhary
- Mera Saathi
- Aasmaan
- Woh Jo Hasina
- Dau Paich
- Ilaaqa
- Badd Aur Badnaam
- Muqaddar
- Aakhri Raasta
- Ham Se Hai Zamana
- Andar Bahar
- Pathar
- Gharana
- Desh Premee
- Jalaa Kar Raakh Dunga
- Larayee
- Watan Ke Rakhwalay
- Balidaan
- Samraat
- Ek Hi Raasta
- Phool Aur Kaantay
- Diljale
- Dilwale
- Jaan
- Vijay Path
- Jaan Hatheli Per
- Himmat Aur Mehnat
- Nafrat Ki Aandhi
- Janwar
- Alag Alag
- Mar Mitenge
- Ram Teri Ganga Meli
- Sitamgar
- Waqt Ki Aawaaz
- Aaj Ka Arjun
- Hindustan Ki Kasam
Parwana 2003
Haqeeqat 1995
Jaan 1986
Diljale 1996
Ishq 1997
Itihaas 1997
Vijaypath 1994
Dilwale 1994
Ek Hi Raasta 1993
Platform 1993
Sangram 1993
Divyashakti 1993
Gair 1999
Kanoon 1994
Jigar 1992
Phool Aur Kaante 1991
Pyari Behna 1985[8]
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)
References
- "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.
- "Veeru devgan bollywoods favourite stuntman". The Hindu. 27 May 2019. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- "'I Exist Because Of You': Ajay Devgn Remembers Father Veeru Devgan On His Birth Anniversary". IndiaTimes. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- "https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/Ajay-Devgn-with-Kajol-and-parents-attend-screening-of-Total-Dhamaal-in-Santacruz-40624/7". Mid-day. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
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- "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.
- "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.
- Devgan, Baldev K. (August 1978). "Dr. Devgan Replies". Southern Medical Journal. 71 (8): 981. doi:10.1097/00007611-197808000-00038. ISSN 0038-4348.