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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a condolence letter to action director Veeru Devgan's family remembered the Hindi film industry veteran for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Veeru Devgan, who was the popular action director behind films such as "Roti Kapda Aur Makaan" and "Mr Natwarlal" and the father of actor Ajay Devgn, passed away in Mumbai on 27 May at the age of 77.
The letter, which was addressed to Veeru Devgan's wife Veena Devgan, was shared by Ajay on Twitter on Sunday.
"Shri Devgan worked as stuntman, action choreographer, director, producer and more. This is the sign of a man who completed dedicated himself to his chosen field and hence, kept discovering new ways of contributing to it... I convey my deepest condolences to Shri Veeru Devgan's family, friends, admirers and the film industry as a whole," the prime minister said in the letter dated 28 May, 2019.
Modi praised Veeru Devgan for his "personal daredevilry" and for pushing the limits as an action choreographer.
"No wonder he was universally loved and respected in the film industry."
He added that the action director never cared about getting the "credit" but always believed in giving his best.
The PM said Veeru Devgan will continue to inspire "risk-takers in the world because it is those who take risks that define the direction our world takes."
In response to the letter, Ajay said his family was "deeply touched" by the prime minister's gesture.
"My Mother and entire Devgan family are deeply touched and humbled in silence by this thoughtful gesture from our Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi. Thank you Sir," the actor tweeted.
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