Veeru Devgan passes away: Bollywood offers condolences to Ajay Devgn’s family

It is a sad day for the Devgan family as Ajay Devgn’s father Veeru Devgan breathed his last this (May 27) morning. Veeru Devgan was a veteran action director and has more than 100 films as an action director to his credit including Mr. India and Shahenshah. Veeru Devgn passed away in the hospital following a massive cardiac arrest. He had been ailing for a while now, and had retired from active work since some years. Members of the film industry have come forward to offer their condolences to the Devgan family. Aftab Shivdasani, Siddharth, director Sanjay Gupta, Ashoke Pandit and many others took to their social media handles to convey their condolences.

Veeru Devgan was a well known and a celebrated individual in Bollywood. He made his name as an action director and had also tried his hand at direction in 1999 with his solitary directorial, Hindustan Ki Kasam. Many B-towners took to twitter to offer prayers and lend their support to the family at this difficult time. Actor Aftab Shivdasani wrote, “Sincere condolences to the Devgan family on the passing away of the legendary Shri Veeru Devganji. Such a gentleman and the best in the business in his time. May God give him peace and the family strength to cope with this loss.”

Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association, President Ashoke Pandit wrote, “Sad to know that veteran action director #VeeruDevgan ji is no more. He was a genius in choreographing fights on the big screen, when there were no facilities available. My heart felt condolences to @ajaydevgn & the entire family.” Below are all the Tweets from industry folk, expressing grief at the news.

Deepest condolences and strength to @ajaydevgn and his family. Prayers and respects to #VeeruDevgan sir, a stellar veteran stunt choreographer. R.I.P.

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) May 27, 2019

Really saddened to hear about Veeru Devgan Ji.
I had the honour and pleasure of working with him in my days as an assistant director.
He was a fabulous human being and a master technician who always had a smile on his face.
May God bless his soul.
RIP Veeru Phaaji.

— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) May 27, 2019

Sincere condolences to the Devgan family on the passing away of the legendary Shri Veeru Devganji. Such a gentleman and the best in the business in his time. May God give him peace and the family strength to cope with this loss. 🙏🏼💔 @ajaydevgn @KajolAtUN

— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) May 27, 2019

Our heartfelt condolences to @ajaydevgn @KajolAtUN and entire family on the sad demise of #VeeruDevgan ji .. May his soul rest in peace 🙏

— Abbas Mustan (@theabbasmustan) May 27, 2019

Sad to know that veteran action director #VeeruDevgan ji is no more. He ws a genius in choreographing fights on the big screen, when there were no facilities available. My heart felt condolences to @ajaydevgn & the entire family. 🙏

Funeral at Vile Parle (W) at 6 pm today.

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) May 27, 2019

#RIP #VeeruDevgan ji. A legend of Hindi Cinema. Left his mark at a time when ‘pure action’, without vfx, was the order of the day.
Heartfelt condolences to @ajaydevgn & @KajolAtUN May his soul rest in peace. Prayers are with the family.

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 27, 2019

Our heartfelt condolences to the Devgan family.