"With love and pride": Ajay Devgn remembers late father Veeru Devgan with rare cherished memory
Mumbai, June 25
Actor Ajay Devgn, on Thursday, remembered his father, late action director Veeru Devgan, on his birth anniversary.
To mark the occasion, Ajay Devgn shared a rare and nostalgic video on social media, offering fans a glimpse into his cherished memories with his late father. The clip features behind-the-scenes moments from film sets, showing Ajay performing action sequences under the watchful guidance of Veeru Devgan.
In the video, the veteran action director can be seen closely supervising the stunts and instructing his son, highlighting the strong professional bond they shared alongside their father-son relationship.
The late action director also spoke about his wish to see his son become an actor.
"Since his birth, I had a feeling that he was bound to become an actor. I wanted to become an actor, I came with the same wish in my heart. But when I realised that it wasn't possible, I decided to make my son an actor," Veeru Devgan said in the video.
Sharing the special memory on Instagram, the 'Singham' actor wrote, "Remembering you with love and pride today."
Veeru Devgan was a well-known action director in the film industry who worked in more than 200 films, including 'Ishq', 'Mr Natwarlal', 'Phool aur Kaante' and many more. He made his first directorial film, 'Hindustan Ki Kasam' in the year 1999. The film starred Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan and Manisha Koirala in the lead roles.
After facing breathing problems and several health issues for a very long time, the veteran action director passed away on the morning of May 27, 2019, at his residence in Mumbai.
On the work front, Ajay Devgn has an exciting slate of films lined up for release, including 'Dhamaal 4', 'Drishyam 3', and 'Chauhaan'.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Ye video dekh ke aankhen nam ho gayi. Father-son ka bond kuch aur hota hai. Ajay ne apne papa ka sapna pura kiya aur aaj industry mein top par hain. Salute! 🙏
It's touching to see how Veeru ji groomed Ajay from the sets. But honestly, I wish Bollywood would focus more on meaningful films rather than just action and remakes like 'Dhamaal 4' or 'Drishyam 3'. Still, respect for the personal tribute.
That behind-the-scenes footage is gold! Veeru Devgan was a legend in action choreography. His work in 'Phool aur Kaante' and 'Ishq' set new standards. Desh ka action director truly. 🎬
"Since his birth, I had a feeling..." — fathers always know best. This made me call my dad right now. Family bonds in Indian cinema are something special. Lovely share, Ajay sir! 💙
As someone who appreciates global cinema, it's fascinating to see how Bollywood families pass down craft. Veeru Devgan's pride in his son is clear. Hope Ajay continues to honor his father's legacy with quality work. Nice moment captured.
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