Veeru Devgan was an Indian Film Producer, Film Director, Actor, Action Choreographer and Screenwriter in Bollywood and was the father of very famous actor Ajay Devgan. Veeru Devgan was born in 1942 in Amritsar, Punjab. Since childhood, he had a desire to be successful and achieve fame, to fulfill his dream he left Amritsar and came to Mumbai in 1957 with his friends at the age of 14.
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It was easy to dream of going to Mumbai but it was equally difficult to fulfill it, he did not have money for the fare to go to Mumbai, so he started traveling without a ticket with his friends. At a station he was caught by the police for traveling without a ticket and produced before a magistrate. The magistrate gave him the option of paying the fine and staying in jail for a week.
Due to lack of money, he spent a week in jail and after that he reached Mumbai.
When his friends started looking for work, they realized that earning money is not so easy, all of Veeru Devgan’s friends returned back to Amritsar but Veeru remained in Mumbai. In Mumbai, he did everything from small to big work like cleaning cars, doing carpenter work etc.
Full Name | Veeru Devgan |
Nick Name | Not Known |
Date of Birth | 1942 |
Profession | Film Producer, Film Director, Actor, Action Choreographer, Screenwriter |
Age | 77 years (At the time of death) |
Birth Place | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Date of Death | 27 May 2019 |
Place of Death | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Cast | Saraswat Brahmin |
Religion | Hindu |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Indian |
Home Town | Mumbai |
Known As | Ajay Devgan Mother |
Food Habit | Non – Vegetarian |
Career
Veeru Devgan did many jobs through which he earned some money, after earning money, he thought of making a career in Bollywood and tried to get roles by going to different studios. Later he realized that acting was not for him. He entered the Bollywood industry. thought of doing something different, He learned martial arts. He started his career as a Bollywood stuntman with the film “Anita”, with his commendable work as a stuntman, he soon became a famous action choreographer.
As an action choreographer he first worked in the film “Roti Kapda Aur Makaan”. He has worked as a stuntman for many Bollywood actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, Vinod Khanna, Jeetendra and others. He has worked as a stunt coordinator for more than 80 Bollywood films like Mr. India, Lal Badshah, Prem Granth, Khoon Bhari Maang, Boxer, Shahenshah, Dilwale, Jigar and others. In 1992, he wrote the script of the film “Jigar”. The film starred Ajay Devgan, Karisma Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Gulshan Grover, Paresh Rawal and others.
Family
Veeru Devgan’s wife Veena Devgan . Now his 2 sons Ajay Devgan and Anil Devgan, 2 daughters Neelam Devgan and Kavita Devgan, his daughter-in-law Kajol, and his grandsons Nysa and Yug live in his family.
Father | Not Known |
Mother | Not Known |
Wife | Veena Devgan |
Son | Ajay Devgan, Anil Devgan |
Daughters | Neelam Devgan, Kavita Devgan |
Daughter In Law | Kajol |
Grandson | Nysa and Yug |
Educational Qualification
There is no specific information available about the educational qualification of Veeru Devgan.
Marital Status
Veeru Devgan was married to Veena Devgan.
Mirital Status | Married |
Wife Name | Veena Devgan |
Height And Weight Measurement
Height | centimeters- 175 cm 1.75 Meters 5’9″ Feet |
Weight | in Kilograms- 70 kg |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Salt & Paper |
Age & date of birth
Veeru Devgan was born in 1942 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. At the time of death his age was 77 Years.
Date Of Birth | 1942 |
Age | 77 Years (At the time of death) |
Hobbies
Traveling |
Watching Sports |
Awards, Honours
- Immortal Memories Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016
Important Facts
Veeru Devgan was an Indian Film Producer, Film Director, Actor, Action Choreographer and Screenwriter in Bollywood
Veeru Devgan’s son Ajay Devgan is a famous Bollywood actor.
His daughter-in-law Kajol is also a famous Bollywood actress.
Veeru Devgan have 2 grandchildren named Nysa and Yug.
When Veeru Devgan came to Mumbai, he did not even have money to buy a ticket.
Veeru Devgan started his work by cleaning cars in Mumbai.