It was a sad Monday for Ajay Devgn as his father and veteran stunt artist, Veeru Devgan breathed his last. His father was hospitalised at a Santacruz hospital where he passed away last morning and his funeral was held later in the evening. Many prominent B-town celebs including Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Sunny Deol, Arjun Kapoor, Boney Kapoor and others visited the Devgn residence to offer their prayers and attend the funeral that was held at 6:00 pm in the evening. Veeru Devgan's Funeral: Ajay Devgn Bids an Emotional Goodbye to His Father, Bollywood Celebs Offer Their Last Prayers.
However, the ones who couldn't pay their visit earlier were clicked below Ajay's residence today afternoon and that included Kajol's cousin sister, Rani Mukerji. Rani was accompanied by Kajol's good friend, Karan Johar, John Abraham and Rakesh Roshan. Many industry celebs poured their heartfelt condolences on Twitter to remember what a fine artist he was. Also, actor Hrithik Roshan, director David Dhawan and Ameesha Patel were among the few celebrities who paid their visit to the Devgan residence today. Veeru Devgan Passes Away: Here are Some Pictures of Ajay Devgn and His Father in Happier Times.
Hrithik Roshan, David Dhawan and Ameesha Patel spotted at Devgan residence:
Rani Mukerji, Karan Johar and John Abraham at Ajay Devgn's residence:
Veeru Devgan was a very popular stunt artist in the 70s and 80s and the movies registered under his name include Khoon Bhari Maang, Mr Natwarlal, Kranti, Himmatwala, Shahenshah, Mr India, Tridev and Phool Aur Kaante. He has also acted in a couple of films like Kranti and Singhasan. He should also be credited for directing Ajay's epic entry scene in Phool Aur Kaante - the one that we reminisce even today.
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