Ajay Devgn paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father, legendary action director Veeru Devgn, on the occasion of his birth anniversary on June 25. Remembering the man who shaped his life and career, the Bollywood star shared a nostalgic archival video featuring his father and wrote an emotional note. “You are remembered with love and pride today.“
Veeru Devgn’s dream is to see Ajay Devgn become a hero
The throwback clip captures Veeru Devgn reflecting on his own dreams and how they eventually turned into a dream for his son. When told in the interview, he recalled, “Since the day he was born, I had a feeling that he would become an actor. I was also interested in becoming an actor. When I saw that I was not worthy of it, I thought let’s see what happens next. Since then, I had a feeling that I should make him a hero.“The video also offers rare behind-the-scenes moments of Veeru Devgn training and guiding Ajay through action sequences on the film’s sets, highlighting the strong bond they share as father and son and as mentor and protégé.
A stunt legend who shaped Bollywood
Born as Virender Devgan, Veeru Devgan has carved a remarkable legacy as one of Hindi cinema’s most popular action directors and stunt choreographers. Over the decades, he designed memorable action sequences for films like ‘Roti Kapada Aur Makaan’, ‘Mr Natwarlal’, ‘Kranti’, ‘Prem Rog’, ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’, ‘Aaj Ka Arjun’, ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ and ‘Jigar’.His innovative stunt work helped define the action genre in Bollywood, earning him great respect throughout the industry and making him one of the most sought-after action directors of his time.
Director behind ‘Hindustan Ki Kasam’
Apart from choreographing action, Veeru Devgn has also ventured into film making. In 1999, he directed ‘Hindustan Ki Kasam’, a patriotic drama featuring Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen in pivotal roles. The film marks an important chapter in his career, showcasing his abilities beyond stunt direction.
Remembering the legacy of Veeru Devgn
Veeru Devgn died on May 27, 2019, in Mumbai at the age of 84. Reports at the time said that he had been battling health issues and was hospitalized after experiencing difficulty breathing. He later suffered a cardiac arrest.Years after his death, his contribution to Indian cinema continues to be celebrated. Through films, action sequences, and the successful career of his son Ajay Devgn, Veeru Devgn’s influence remains deeply embedded in Bollywood history.