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Ajay Devgn’s father Veeru Devgan dead: A pictorial tribute to the action choreographer

Veeru Devgan, father of actor Ajay Devgn, started off his career as an action choreographer. He choreographed action sequences in over 80 films.

Updated: May 28, 2019 07:16 IST

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Veteran Bollywood action choreographer-filmmaker Veeru Devgan passed away on May 27 morning in Mumbai. Veeru is the father of popular Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn. (Photo: Express Archive)

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Veeru Devgan passed away due to age-related ailments. (Photo: Express Archive)

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Veeru Devgan has choreographed action sequences for several Hindi films including Mr India, Himmatwala, Prem Rog, Shahanshah, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Khoon Bhari Maang and many others. (Photo: Express Archive)

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Veeru Devgan made his directorial debut with 1999 release Hindustan Ki Kasam, which starred Ajay Devgn, Manisha Koirala and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles. (Photo: Express Archive)

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Shakti Kapoor, Dinesh Patel, Amrish Puri and others pose with Veeru Devgan. (Photo: Express Archive)

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Veeru Devgan with his son Ajay Devgn at a family wedding. (Photo: Express Archive)

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Veeru Devgan sharing a light moment with Rajesh Khanna. (Photo: Express Archive)

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Veeru Devgan and Ajay Devgn on the sets of Dilwale. (Photo: Express Archive)

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