Ajay Devgn A heartfelt tribute to his late father, legendary action director Veeru Devgn on his birth anniversary on June 25. Remembering the man who shaped both her life and career, the Bollywood star shared a nostalgic archival video featuring her father and wrote an emotional note: “Remembering you today and with love.“
Veeru Devgan’s dream is to see Ajay Devgan become a hero
The throwback clip captures Veeru Devgan reflecting on his own desires and how they eventually transformed into a dream for his son. Speaking in an interview, he recalled, “From the day he was born, I had a feeling that he must be an actor. I was also interested in becoming an actor. When I saw that I was not qualified, I thought let’s see what happens. From then on I felt that I should make him a hero.”“The video also offers rare moments of Veeru Devgn training and guiding Ajay through action sequences on the film sets, highlighting the strong bond they share as father and son and mentor and guardian.
A stunt legend who shaped Bollywood
Born as Virendra Devgan, Veeru Devgan carved a remarkable legacy as one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated action directors and stunt choreographers. Over the decades, he has designed memorable action sequences for films like ‘Roti Kapda Aur Makaan’, ‘Mr Notwarlal’, ‘Kranti’, ‘Prem Roog’, ‘Ram Teri Ganga Meli’, ‘Aaj Ka Arjun’, ‘Phoul Aur Kante’ and ‘Zooey’.His innovative stunt work helped define the action genre in Bollywood, earning him immense respect across the industry and making him one of the most sought-after action directors of his time.
The director behind ‘Hindustan Ki Kasam’
Apart from choreographing action, Veeru Devgan also ventured into film production. In 1999, he directed a patriotic drama ‘Hindustan Ki Kasam’ starring Ajay Devgan, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen. The film marks an important chapter in his career, showcasing his skills beyond stunt direction.
Remembering Veeru Devgan’s legacy
Veeru Devgn died on May 27, 2019 at the age of 84 in Mumbai. Reports at the time said he was battling health issues and was hospitalized after experiencing breathing difficulties. Later he suffered a heart attack.Years after his death, his contribution to Indian cinema is being celebrated. Through films, action sequences and the successful career of his son Ajay Devgn, Veeru Devgn’s influence is deeply rooted in Bollywood history.
