Anil Devgan

Anil Devgan (25 May 1969 — 5 October 2020) was an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, 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]

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

Personal life

He was born to Prem Prakash Devgan, was the first cousin of actor Ajay Devgan.[5] 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 in 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 making his debut as a director in 2000. He was married and had one son.

Career

He was best known for his work as a director for the films Raju Chacha, Blackmail, and Haal-e-Dil (2008). He 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, received a Screen magazine award for best animation and was nominated for best action and best film, and for best art direction. 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. 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
YearTitleNotesStarring
1996JeetAssistant directorSunny Deol, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor
1996JaanAssistant directorAjay Devgan, Twinkle Khanna
1997ItihaasAssistant directorAjay Devgan, Twinkle Khanna
1998Pyaar To Hona Hi ThaAssistant directorAjay Devgan, Kajol
1999 Hindustan Ki KasamAssistant directorAjay Devgan, Sushmita Sen, Manisha Koirala
2000Raju ChachaDirectorAjay Devgan, Kajol, Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt
2005BlackmailDirectorAjay Devgan, Sunil Shetty, Priyanka Chopra, Diya Mirza
2008Haal-e-dilDirectorAmita Pathak, Nakuul Mehta
2012Son of SardaarCreative directorAjay 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. "Ajay Devgn's brother Anil Devgan dies, actor says 'his untimely demise has left our family heartbroken'". 6 October 2020.
  4. "Ajay Devgn's Brother Anil Dies. No Prayer Meet Because of Pandemic, Says the Actor".
  5. Kanyal, Jyoti (6 October 2020). "Ajay Devgn's cousin Anil Devgan dies at 51 in Mumbai". India Today. Retrieved 17 October 2020.


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