'Your presence is forever reassuring': Ajay Devgn remembers father Veeru Devgan on first death anniversary

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn, in a heartfelt post today, remembered his late father Veeru Devgan on his first death anniversary. Ajay posted a heartfelt video that had several pictures of him with his father. Veeru Devgan was a popular action director and stunt choreographer in the industry and had passed away due to cardiac arrest on May 27th last year. 

Sharing a few glimpses of him with father Veeru, Ajay Devgn wrote, "Dear Dad, it’s a year since you left. However, I can feel you beside me—quiet, caring, protective; your presence is forever reassuring." For those who are not aware, Ajay was extremely close to his father and considered him an idol in life and work. He even credits his Bollywood career to him as it is said that Veeru Devgan always wanted Ajay to be a superstar in Bollywood. The stunt director even started training Ajay from the early days so that he can enter the showbiz. 

 

 

 

 

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May 26, 2020 at 10:11pm PDT

Ajay had wished his father last year on the occasion of Teacher's Day as well to thank him for his teachings. Professionally, Veeru Devgan was a popular action director has had a glorious career in Bollywood. In 1992, he was awarded Best Action Director for his work in the film Phool Aur Kaante. He was also awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Zee Cine Awards in 2016. He had worked in more than 80 films as a stunt choreographer/director including Himmatwala in 1983, Dilwale in 1994, Shahenshaah in 1988 among others. He had also directed a Bollywood film titled Hindustan Ki Kasam in 1999.