Actor Ajay Devgn's father, Veeru Devgan who was a famed action choreographer and filmmaker, passed away Monday (May 27) morning. His passing has come as shock to many and Bollywood celebrities have already started to visit Ajay Devgn's residence to pay their last respects to the veteran action director. Actors such as Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt were spotted arriving at Devgn's residence. Ajay Devgn's Father Veeru Devgan No More - Read Funeral Details.
Several celebrities have also expressed their grief over the loss of this legend via Twitter. Veeru Devgn was 77 and is survived by his wife Veena and four children, Ajay, Anil, Neelam and Kavita. The funeral details have been released and we are sure the film fraternity will gather to pay their last respects and support Ajay Devgn and his family in their trying times. Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgn’s Father and Former Stunt Director, Passes Away.
Here are some celebrity tweets mourning the loss of Veeru Devgan:
Akshay Kumar:
Extremely sad to hear about the demise of #VeeruDevgan, one of the finest action directors of our industry. My heartfelt condolences to @ajaydevgn and family 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 27, 2019
Shahid Kapoor:
Deepest condolences to @ajaydevgn sir and the entire family. Prayers and love.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) May 27, 2019
Aamir Khan:
I'm very sad to hear about Veeruji passing away.I had the pleasure & privilege of working with Veeruji.He was an amazing person to work with, extremely professional & one of the best in his field.
My heartfelt condolences to Ajay & everyone in the family.
Love and respect.
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— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) May 27, 2019
Madhuri Dixit Nene:
Condolences to the Devgn family. Hope you'll find the courage to bear this loss. Bollywood has lost one of the finest action directors and an excellent person #Veerudevgan ji🙏@ajaydevgn
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) May 27, 2019
Anupam Kher:
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
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 27, 2019
Abbas Mustan:
Our heartfelt condolences to @ajaydevgn @KajolAtUN and entire family on the sad demise of #VeeruDevgan ji .. May his soul rest in peace 🙏
— Abbas Mustan (@theabbasmustan) May 27, 2019
Siddharth:
Deepest condolences and strength to @ajaydevgn and his family. Prayers and respects to #VeeruDevgan sir, a stellar veteran stunt choreographer. R.I.P.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) May 27, 2019
Kunal Kohli:
#RIP #VeeruDevgan ji. A legend of Hindi Cinema. Left his mark at a time when ‘pure action’, without vfx, was the order of the day.
Heartfelt condolences to @ajaydevgn & @KajolAtUN May his soul rest in peace. Prayers are with the family.
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 27, 2019
Anees Bazmee:
My heartfelt condolences to @ajaydevgn @KajolAtUN and the family. There will be no better Action Director than you Veeru ji. Will miss you. #RipVeeruDevgn #VeeruDevgan pic.twitter.com/NAPJANyofK
— Anees Bazmee (@BazmeeAnees) May 27, 2019
Ashoke Pandit:
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.
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) May 27, 2019
As per reports, Veeru Devgn's funeral will be held in Vile Parle at 6 PM. We are expecting all major Bollywood celebrities to attend it to pay their last respects to the veteran filmmaker.
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