31/05/2024
Viru Devgan was a great action director who worked in more than 120 films in his career of over 3 decades. Some of his notable films include Roti Kada & Makan, Kranti, Mr. Natwarlal, Prem Rog, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Phool & Kante, Jigar and many other films.
Veeru Devgan, who was born as Virendra Harjidas Devgan in Amritsar, Punjab on June 25, 1934, was a famous figure in the Indian film industry, known for his extensive work as action choreographer, director and actor.
At the age of 14, Devgan left his hometown Amritsar and moved to Bombay with a dream of doing something big in the film industry. Their opening days were challenging, they did small things from cleaning carpentry to drive home. However, their determination didn't shake, and they soon took their identity off the headlines, but still remained in the realm of cinema - stunt work.
Devgan's career took a significant turn when he began working as a stuntman in the 1967 film "Anita." His talent was soon recognized and he became the action choreographer from the 1974 film "Roti Kada and Makan", giving him the first break by Manoj Kumar. After this they in sports (1975), number ten (1976), denial (1977), Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978), Hum Paanch (1980), Revolution (1981), Listen My Voice (1981), Justice Chaudhary (1982), Prem Rog (1982), Courageous (1983), Big Hearted (1983), Boxer (1984), Patal Bhairavi (1985), Danger Player (1988), Bloody Demand (1988), Movies like Suhaga on Gold (1988),
Over these years, Devgan shown his skills and became one of the most demanded action choreographers in Hindi films. Blood Sweat to Devgan (1977), Mr. Natwarlal (1979), Two and Two Five (1980), Friendly (1980), Revolution (1984), Last Rasta (1986) and King (1988). Got special appreciation for his action choreography starring Amitabh Bachchan for films like this. ,
Viru Devgan's contribution to the Indian film industry was not limited to choreographing action scenes. As soon as he left his home to become an actor, he tried his hands at acting, a player Bawan Pate (1972), Mr. Natwarlal (1979), Mukabala (1979), Jio (1979) Revolution (1981), and Throne (1986). Jas played small roles in movies. ,
Some of his post work came in films like Mr. India (1987), Tridev (1989), Prem Pratigya (1989), Qurban (1991) , Unnamed Badsha (1991) , Phool & Kante (1991) , Jigar (1992). Divine Power (1993), Heartwale (1994), Reality (1995), Life (1996), History (1997), Love (1997), and Lal Badshah (1999).
She stepped into the field of direction from the 1999 film "Hindustan Ki Kasam" starring her sons Ajay Devgan, Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen. He also built the Throne (1986) and What the Heart Does (1999). .
Viru Devgan married Veena Devgan in 1968 and had three children: Ajay Devgan, Kavita Devgan Vaswani and Neelam Devgan Gandhi. Viru Devgan passed away on 27th May 2019 in Mumbai. He was 84 years old and suffered from age-related diseases.