Actor Ajay Devgn’s father and veteran action choreographer, filmmaker Veeru Devgan passed away on Monday morning.
He choreographed stunts in over 150 films. He also ventured into filmmaking and directed Hindustan Ki Kasam in 1999, starring Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen.
Bollywood community also shared their condolences on their Twitter accounts.
Veeru Devgan passed away this morning [27 May 2019]… Father of Ajay Devgn… Veeru ji was an accomplished action director… Also directed #HindustanKiKasam, starring son Ajay with Amitabh Bachchan… Funeral will be held today at 6 pm… Heartfelt condolences to Devgn family.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 27, 2019
Condolences to the Devgn family. Hope you’ll find the courage to bear this loss. Bollywood has lost one of the finest action directors and an excellent person #Veerudevgan ji🙏@ajaydevgn
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) May 27, 2019
Our heartfelt condolences to @ajaydevgn @KajolAtUN and entire family on the sad demise of #VeeruDevgan ji .. May his soul rest in peace 🙏
— Abbas Mustan (@theabbasmustan) May 27, 2019
Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of #VeeruDevgan ji. Worked with him in so many movies. He was a great action director. To him him the safety of actors and his fighters team was of utmost importance. A kind man with a great sense of humour. Om Shanti.🙏 @ajaydevgn
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 27, 2019
Celebs started arriving at Ajay’s residence to pay their last respects to Veeru Devgan.
