Ajay Devgn’s father Veeru Devgan breathed his last today (May 27) at a hospital in Santacruz, Mumbai. The veteran stunt and action director was reportedly hospitalised due to ill-health. As per a report in Mid-Day, Veeru Devgan passed away today morning. Reports have also suggested that the funeral would be held today at the Vile Parle crematorium at 6pm. Leading celebs of B-town have arrived at Ajay Devgn’s residence for the last rites and it includes Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol and many others. Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgn’s Father and Former Stunt Director, Passes Away.

As soon as the news of Veeru Devgan’s death was out, many celebs extended their heartfelt condolences on Twitter. Anupam Kher tweeted, “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.” Ashoke Pandit wrote on Twitter, “Sad to know that veteran action director #VeeruDevgan ji is no more. He ws a genius in choreographing fights on the big screen, when there were no facilities available. My heart felt condolences to @ajaydevgn & the entire family. Funeral at Vile Parle (W) at 6 pm today.” Take a look at the pictures of the celebs who have reached at Ajay Devgn’s residence. Ajay Devgn's Father Veeru Devgan No More - Read Funeral Details.

Shah Rukh Khan

 

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#shahrukhkhan for VEERU DEVGAN SIR last rights in Mumbai . #rip . #veerudevgan #yogenshah @yogenshah_s

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Sanjay Dutt

 

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#sanjaydutt for VEERU DEVGAN SIR last rights in Mumbai . #rip . #veerudevgan #yogenshah @yogenshah_s

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Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol

 

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#bobbydeol with #sunnydeol for VEERU DEVGAN SIR last rights in Mumbai . #rip . #veerudevgan #yogenshah @yogenshah_s

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Bobby Deol and Sunny Deol

 

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#sunnydeol and #bobbydeol for VEERU DEVGAN SIR last rights in Mumbai . #rip . #veerudevgan #yogenshah @yogenshah_s

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Nikhil Dwivedi, Harman Baweja

 

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#nikhildwivedi , #harmanbaweja with father for VEERU DEVGAN SIR last rights in Mumbai . #rip . #veerudevgan #yogenshah @yogenshah_s

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Veeru Devgan's funeral in Mumbai:

Veeru Devgn made his directorial debut with Hindustan Ki Kasam that released in 1999. Kranti, Himmatwala, Shahenshah, Mr India, are some of the popular films for which he has choreographed stunt scenes. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Devgn family members.

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