Veeru Devgan Passes Away: Here are Some Pictures of Ajay Devgn and His Father in Happier Times

Bollywood's famed action director and filmmaker, also the father of Ajay Devgn, Veeru Devgn passed away on Monday (May 27) morning. The veteran action choreographer was 77 as he breathed his last. The cause of death is unknown at the moment but details of the funeral have been released. Veeru Devgan choreographed stunts in over 150 films and has some major credits to his name. He made his directorial debut with 1999 film Hindustan Ki Kasam which starred his son Ajay Devgn along with Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen. Ajay Devgn's Father Veeru Devgan No More - Read Funeral Details

One of his biggest contributions to son Ajay Devgn's career remains to be the actor's grand entry scene from Phool Aur Kaante where Ajay entered riding two bikes and ever since then has repeated this iconic feat in several of his films.

Veeru Devgn was rarely seen attending functions apart from a view social gatherings and award functions. He was last snapped by the paparazzi, attending the special screening of Total Dhamaal. Veeru Devgan is survived by his wife Veena and four children, Ajay, Anil, Neelam and Kavita.  Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgn’s Father and Former Stunt Director, Passes Away.

The Devgan family has always been close-knit. Here's looking at some Veeru Devgan's special moments with his family members.

Ajay Devgn and his father Veeru Devgan:

This is one of the oldest gems that Ajay Devgn had shared on his Instagram profile, a picture of him along with his father from his early days in the industry. In the picture, Ajay is seen posing with Veeru Devgan and both are seen wearing boxing gloves. We assume this picture is from one of the shoots were the duo worked together.

Veeru Devgan and Veena Devgan:

This picture is one of the rare ones of the Devgan couple, Veeru and his wife Veena. The picture was shared by Ajay Devgn on his parents' 50th wedding anniversary along with a beautiful message which said, "Sometimes time is a bad thing, but sometimes it’s a celebration, a victory and a hard won fight! To my parents who celebrate fifty years together today...A life together is meant to be celebrated!!"

Veeru Devgan with daughter-in-law Kajol:

At one of the award functions, it was a delight to see Kajol walk on the red carpet along with her father-in-law Veeru Devgn. The duo even came took some media questions together and it was lovely to see how the family has always been supportive of each other's achievements.

Another picture of Veeru Devgan with son Ajay Devgn:

The news of Veeru Devgan's passing has come as a shock to everyone and while Bollywood mourns the loss of this veteran filmmaker, we are sure Ajay Devgn and family will find all the support and strength they need from the film fraternity who are also grieving the loss of this legend.

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