Ajay Devgn Remembers Father Veeru Devgan in Heartfelt Birthday Tribute

On June 25, 2025, actor Ajay Devgn took to social media to pay tribute to his late father, legendary stunt director Veeru Devgan, on what would have been his birthday. Sharing a black-and-white photograph from the early 1990s, Ajay captioned the post: “You saw the hero in me… long before the world did. Happy Birthday dad. Miss you always.” The emotionally charged message struck a chord with fans and industry colleagues alike, as it revisited one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring behind-the-scenes legacies.

 

Veeru Devgan, a towering figure in Bollywood's action genre, choreographed stunts for over 200 films and directed the 1999 patriotic drama Hindustan Ki Kasam, starring his son. The image Ajay shared—showing a young, earnest-looking actor alongside his father—evokes the formative years that led to Ajay’s breakthrough in Phool Aur Kaante (1991). That debut not only earned Ajay a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, but also made Veeru’s quiet belief in his son prophetic.

 

Veeru Devgan passed away in 2019 at the age of 84, following age-related complications. In the years since, Ajay has frequently acknowledged his father's role in shaping both his personal and professional life. The tribute also echoes broader findings in family psychology—such as those in the Journal of Family Psychology (2018)—which show that a strong parental legacy often contributes significantly to the resilience and identity of public figures navigating the pressures of fame.

 

As Ajay prepares for the release of Son of Sardaar 2 later this July, the post serves as a poignant reminder of the foundations that underpin even the most successful careers. In a film industry built on legacies and reinvention, Ajay’s reflection on his father’s enduring influence adds emotional depth to his public persona—reminding audiences that behind every action hero is often a guiding hand they never forget.

 

On the work front, Ajay Devgn is busy with Son of Sardaar 2,De De Pyaar De 2, Ranger, Dhamaal 4 and more. 

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