Ajay Devgn’s cousin Anil Devgan dies at 51

Anil Devgan was known for directing films like Raju Chacha, Blackmail and Haal-e-Dil. He was the creative director of Ajay Devgn-starrer Son of Sardaar.

• By: Entertainment Desk
• New Delhi | Updated: October 7, 2020 08:59 AM IST

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Anil Devgan passed away on October 5. (Photos: Express Archive and Ajay Devgn/Twitter)

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn’s cousin brother, director Anil Devgan passed away on Monday. He was 51. Devgn took to Twitter to share the news of his Anil’s demise.

Ajay tweeted, “I lost my brother Anil Devgan last night. His untimely demise has left our family heartbroken. ADFF & I will miss his presence dearly. Pray for his soul. Due to the pandemic, we will not have a personal prayer meet.”

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Anil Devgan was known for directing films like Raju Chacha, Blackmail and Haal-e-Dil. He was the creative director of Ajay Devgn-starrer Son of Sardaar.

Ajay Devgn and Anil Devgan on the set of Raju Chacha. (Express archive photo)

Anil started his career as an assistant director on films like Phool Aur Kaante, Jaan, Itihaas and Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha among others.