Anil Devgan

Anil Devgan
Born	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Film Director, Screenwriter
Years active	1991–present
Relatives	See Devgan family

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 (2005 film).

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 (2000), Blackmail (2005) and Haal-e-Dil (2008). 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

Year	Title	Notes	Starring
1996	Jeet	Assistant Director	Sunny Deol, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor
1996	Jaan	Assistant Director	Ajay Devgan, Twinkle Khanna
1997	Itihaas	Assistant Director	Ajay Devgan, Twinkle Khanna
1998	Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha	Assistant Director	Ajay Devgan, Kajol
1999	Hindustan Ki Kasam	Assistant Director	Ajay Devgan, Sushmita Sen, Manisha Koirala
2000	Raju Chacha	Director	Ajay Devgan, Kajol, Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt
2005	Blackmail	Director	Ajay Devgan, Sunil Shetty, Priyanka Chopra, Diya Mirza
2008	Haal-e-dil	Director	Amita Pathak, Nakuul Mehta
2012	Son of Sardaar	Creative Director	Ajay Devgan, Sonakshi Sinha

External links

• Anil Devgan at IMDb