Action director and actor Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan passes away
New Delhi, May 27 (UNI) Celebrated action and stunts director Veeru Devgan, father of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn, passed away on Monday.
He was admitted in Surya Hospital, Santacruz, Mumbai.
According to sources, his funeral will be held today at Vile Parle West crematorium at 1800 hrs.
He choreographed action scenes in more than 80 films. Veeru also directed a film 'Hindustan Ki Kasam' starring Ajay and Amitabh Bachchan.
He also acted in films like 'Kranti', 'Saurabh and Singhasan'.
Action director Sham Kaushal, father of Vicky Kaushal took to micro-blogigng site Twitter and said,'RIP Veeru Devgan ji. Just came to know about this sad news. As an Action Director always ahead of his times & as human being par excellence. I became a stuntman with his blessings on 8th August, 1980 as he signed my application to become a stuntman & made me part of his team.'
'My first day of shoot as a stuntman, stunt double & my first outdoor shoot was under him. He fed me in his house when I did not have anything to eat. Can’t help crying while writing this,' he added.
Image:' UNI
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