Anil Devgan


Anil Devgan is the son of Veeru Devgan, brother of actor Ajay Devgan, and brother-in-law of actress Kajol. Anil Devgan has also tried his hand with directing, and has directed his brother in two of his films: Raju Chacha and Blackmail.

Personal life

He was born to Veeru Devgan, is the brother of superstar Ajay Devgan and 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 is an avid music lover and is trained in Tabla and Martial Arts. After graduating in 1989 from Bhagat Singh College, New Delhi he joined thefilm industry after being encouraged by Ajay Devgn 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 is married and has one son.

Career

He is best known for his work as a director for the path-breaking film Raju Chacha, Blackmail and Haal-e-Dil. He has worked with his brother Ajay Devgan in Raju Chacha along with his sister in law Kajol and Blackmail. Raju Chacha was one of the most expensive film 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 premier 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. It received mixed reviews but mainly appreciation for 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. Director 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
1996'Assistant DirectorAjay Devgan, Twinkle Khanna
1997'Assistant 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