Anil Devgan (25 May 1969 â€" 5 October 2020) was the son of Prem
Prakash Devgan, and cousin brother of actor Ajay Devgan, and cousin
brother-in-law of actress Kajol. Anil Devgan also tried his hand at
directing, and directed his brother in two of his films: Raju Chacha
and Blackmail. He died at the age of 51 due to cardiac arrest at night
on 5 October 2020He was born to Prem Prakash Devgan, was the cousin
brother of actor Ajay Devgan and cousin brother in law of actress
Kajol. 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 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.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'.
Prakash Devgan, and cousin brother of actor Ajay Devgan, and cousin
brother-in-law of actress Kajol. Anil Devgan also tried his hand at
directing, and directed his brother in two of his films: Raju Chacha
and Blackmail. He died at the age of 51 due to cardiac arrest at night
on 5 October 2020He was born to Prem Prakash Devgan, was the cousin
brother of actor Ajay Devgan and cousin brother in law of actress
Kajol. 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 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.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'.
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