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Ajay Devgn’s father Veeru Devgan passes away

Ajay Devgan's father Veeru Devgan passes away: Veeru Devgan's funeral will be held today at 6 pm in Mumbai's Vile Parle West crematorium.

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veeru devgan dead Veeru Devgan is the father of actor Ajay Devgn.

Veteran action choreographer and filmmaker Veeru Devgan passed away on Monday morning.

His funeral will be held today at 6 pm in Mumbai’s Vile Parle West crematorium.

Veeru Devgan choreographed stunts in over 80 films. He made his directorial debut with 1999 film Hindustan Ki Kasam, starring Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen. Veeru also bankrolled films like Dil Kya Kare and Singhasan.

Also See: A pictorial tribute to Veeru Devgan

Veeru Devgan is survived by his wife Veena and four children, Ajay, Anil, Neelam and Kavita.

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