Anil Devgan

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Anil Devgan
Born(1969-05-25)25 May 1969
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Died5 October 2020(2020-10-05) (aged 51)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Occupation
Years active1996–2020
Parent(s)Prem Prakash Devgan (father)
RelativesAjay Devgn (cousin brother)
FamilySee Devgan family

Anil Devgan (25 May 1969 — 5 October 2020) was an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and the son of Prem Prakash Devgan[1] and the first cousin of actor Ajay Devgan.[2] He directed films such as Raju Chacha and Blackmail. He died at the age of 51 due to cardiac arrest at the night of 5 October 2020.[3][4]

Personal life[]

He was born to Prem Prakash Devgan, was th first cousin of actor Ajay Devgan<ref>MumbaiOctober 6, Jyoti Kanyal; October 6, 2020UPDATED; Ist, 2020 16:36. "Ajay Devgn's cousin Anil Devgan dies at 51 in Mumbai". India Today. Retrieved 17 October 2020.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link). He studied in Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi. From a young age, he had a creative mind fascinated by stories and had the passion to tell them. He was an avid music lover and was trained in Tabla and Martial Arts. After graduating in 1989 from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, New Delhi he joined the film industry after being encouraged by Ajay Devgan and assisted on many movies with directors Sunil Agnihotri, Anees Bazmee and Raj Kanwar before finally making his debut as a director in 2000. He was married and had one son.

Career[]

He is best known for his work as a director for the path-breaking films Raju Chacha (2000), Blackmail (2005) and Haal-e-Dil (2008). He has worked with his brother Ajay Devgan in Raju Chacha and sister in law Kajol in Blackmail. Raju Chacha was one of the most expensive films of those times and for the first time in Bollywood history a lot of animation was used. It had a major worldwide opening with the biggest premiere for a film then in Los Angeles. Raju Chacha got Screen award for best animation and was nominated for best action and best film, and for best art direction. Music was path breaking as it was very different from other films of that time.The film was a huge flop as per boxofficeindia.com as against a budget of Rs 25 crores, it made a net collection of Rs 10.7 crores only. It received mixed reviews but mainly appreciation of Anil's work. The Hindu stated, 'Raju Chacha is touted as a film for children because of 'courage comes in all sizes.' Planet Bollywood said 'The film is very well done with great special effects. Direction of a first-timer is adequate. He shows great promise as a director.' He was also the creative director in 'Son of Sardar' and also in 'Shivaay'.

Filmography[]

Year Title Notes Starring
1996 Jeet Assistant director Sunny Deol, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor
1996 Jaan Assistant director Ajay Devgan, Twinkle Khanna
1997 Itihaas Assistant director Ajay Devgan, Twinkle Khanna
1998 Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha Assistant director Ajay Devgan, Kajol
1999 Hindustan Ki Kasam Assistant director Ajay Devgan, Sushmita Sen, Manisha Koirala
2000 Raju Chacha Director Ajay Devgan, Kajol, Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt
2005 Blackmail Director Ajay Devgan, Sunil Shetty, Priyanka Chopra, Diya Mirza
2008 Haal-e-dil Director Amita Pathak, Nakuul Mehta
2012 Son of Sardaar Creative director Ajay Devgan, Sonakshi Sinha

References[]

  1. ^ "Anil Devgan News: Ajay Devgn's Cousin brother Died due to Cardiac Arrest". S A NEWS. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Ajay Devgn's cousin Anil Devgan dies at 51". The Indian Express. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  3. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/ajay-devgn-s-brother-anil-devgan-dies-actor-says-his-untimely-demise-has-left-our-family-heartbroken/story-RFxrDOlbIP0ZDx5mRcyB7N.html
  4. ^ https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ajay-devgns-brother-anil-dies-no-prayer-meet-because-of-pandemic-says-the-actor-2305991

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