Anil Devgan

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

Personal life

His father was Prem Prakash Devgan. His paternal uncle was filmmaker, Veeru Devgan father of actor Ajay Devgn, Kavita and Neelam. 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 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.

Filmography Year Title Notes 1996 Jeet Assistant director 1996 Jaan Assistant director 1997 Itihaas Assistant director 1998 Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha Assistant director 1999 Hindustan Ki Kasam 2000 Raju Chacha Director 2005 Blackmail Director 2008 Director 2012 Son of Sardaar Creative director