Veeru Devgan (25 June 1934 — 27 May 2019) was an Indian action choreographer, actor and film director who worked in Bollywood films. He worked on more than 200 Indian films including Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Kranti, Mr. Natwarlal, Prem Rog, Phool Aur Kaante, Jigar and Ram Teri Ganga Maili. He is the father of actor Ajay Devgn. Personal life Born into the Devgan family in Amritsar, he was married to Veena, and had three children with her, including actor Ajay Devgan. Devgan, who rarely made public appearances, was last seen at the special screening of his son's film Total Dhamaal in February 2019. He choreographed fight and action scenes for over 80 Hindi films including Mr. Natwarlal, Ek Khiladi Bawan Pattey, Phool Aur Kaante, Jigar, Dil Kya Kare etc. He also acted in the 1981 film Kranti in a small role. Devgan even ventured into direction with 1999 film Hindustan Ki Kasam which starred his son Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen. Death Veeru Devgan died in the morning of 27 May 2019 in Mumbai, aged 84. Veeru Devgan had not been well for a while and old age and poor health made his health condition worse. He was suffering from breathing problems after which he was immediately admitted to the Surya Hospital, Santa Cruz. However, his condition got critical and resulted in cardiac arrest. Releasing an official statement, the family said, 'With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that Veeru Devgan, father of Ajay Devgan died. Funeral was held at Vile Parle West Crematorium at 6:00 pm on 27 May 2019.' Filmography As Action Director Lal Baadshah (1999) Ishq (1997) Mahaanta (1997) Itihaas (1997) Sanam (1997) PremGranth (1996) Jaan (1996) Haqeeqat (1995) Prem (1995) Dilwale (1994) Divya Shakti (1993) Gurudev (1993) King Uncle (1993) Jigar (1992) Phool Aur Kaante (1991) Dancer (1991) Henna Ke Saat Humbistri (1991) Kurbaan (1991) Benaam Badsha (1991) Paap Ki Aandhi (1991) Qurbani Rang Layegi (1991) Gair (1990) Amiri Garibi (1990) Veeru Dada (1990) Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990) Shehzaade (1989) Sikka (1989) Bhutacha Bhau (1989) a Marathi film. Tridev (1989) Prem Pratigyaa (1989) Ilaaka (1989) Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988) Tamacha (1988) Shahenshah (1988) Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) Khoon Bhari Maang (1988) Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988) Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987) Mr India (1987) Aakhree Raasta (1986) Jeeva (1986) Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) Pataal