Veeru Devgan (1934-2019) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Film Director, Film Producer, Action Choreographer, Actor, Screenwriter
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	25/06/1934
Age	84 years (died on 27, May, 2019)
Birthplace	Amritsar, Punjab, British India
Date of Death	27/05/2019

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Debut

Religion

Hinduism

Caste

Saraswat Brahmin

Ethnicity

Punjabi

Food Habit

Non-Vegetarian

Hobbies

Travelling, Watching Sports

Awards, Honours, Achievements

Career Summary

Contributed to over 200 films as an action choreographer, stunt coordinator, and director in Hindi cinema

Place of Death	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Death Cause	Age-related health issues

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	Not Known

Spouse	Veena Devgan (Film Producer)
Children	Ajay Devgan (Actor) Anil Devgan (Director) Neelam Devgan Kavita Devgan Kajol (Actress)

Stunt Coordinator for	Mr. India Lal Baadshah Prem Granth Khoon Bhari Maang Boxer Shahenshah Dilwale Jigar and more Mr. Natwarlal Phool Aur Kaante
Acting in Films	Sourabh (1979) Kranti (1981)
Script Writer for	Jigar (1992)

1. Amritsar, Punjab, India was the birthplace of this individual.
2. At 14 years old, they relocated to Bombay, which is now known as Mumbai.
3. A week in jail was spent due to a train fine they could not afford.
4. Their professional journey commenced as a Bollywood stunt performer.
5. Martial arts training paved the way for their transition to an Action Choreographer.
6. Notable collaborations included working alongside Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, and various other Bollywood celebrities.
7. Ran away from home at age 13 and lived on the streets of Mumbai, navigating gang life before entering the film industry
8. Was discovered during a street fight by veteran action director Ravi Khanna, who gave him his first opportunity as a stuntman
9. Rose from stuntman to become one of Hindi cinema's most renowned action directors
10. At 14 years old, relocated to Bombay, which is now known as Mumbai