Ramesh Sippy

Film Director, Film Producer

Indian Karachi, British India (Pakistan)

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Film Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/01/1947
Age79 years
BirthplaceKarachi, British India (Pakistan)

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Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

London School of Economics

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherGopaldas Parmanand Sippy (Film Producer, Film Director)
MotherMohini Sippy
Siblings
  • Vijay Sippy (Film Producer)
  • Suresh Sippy (Film Producer)
  • Ajit Sippy
  • Sunita Sippy
Spouse
Children
  • Rohan Sippy (Film Director) (from Geeta Sippy)
  • Sheena Sippy
  • Sonya Sippy Sondhi

Career

Debut
Film (As a Child Artist)Shahenshah (1953)
Film (As a Director)Andaz (1971)
TV (As a Director)Buniyaad (1986-1987)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Filmfare Best Film of 50 Years for "Sholay" in 2005
  • IIFA Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Indian Cinema (Male) in 2012
  • Padma Shri in 2013
  • Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020
Notable Films
  • Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
  • Sholay (1975)
  • Shaan (1980)
  • Shakti (1982)
  • Saagar (1985)
  • Shimla Mirchi (2020)
Other Contributions
  • Founded Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema & Entertainment in Mumbai in 2017
  • President, Film & Television Producers Guild of India
  • Co-Chairman, Media & Entertainment Division, FICCI
  • Chairperson, NFDC
  • Co-founder, MAMI the Mumbai Academy of Moving Images
  • Chaired national film awards in 2010 and 2016
  • Serves on advisory board of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ramesh Sippy, born on January 23, 1947, is the son of renowned Hindi film director G.P. Sippy.
2. He began his journey in the film industry at the young age of 9.
3. His first on-screen appearance was as a Child Artist in the movie "Shahenshah" in 1953.
4. Initially, he pursued studies at the London School of Economics before deciding to join his father in the world of filmmaking.
5. Before transitioning to directing, Ramesh Sippy also acted in films such as "Bewaqoof" (1960) and "Bhai Behan" (1969).
6. In 1985, he directed the film "Saagar," which is credited with revitalizing the career of actress Dimple Kapadia.
7. Ramesh Sippy was born on January 23, 1947, and is the son of renowned Hindi film director G.P. Sippy.
8. He pursued studies at the London School of Economics before being called back by his father to help rescue the family film business during a difficult phase.
9. He left his studies in London to make Sholay, which became his magnum opus and is widely regarded as one of the most influential works in Indian cinematic history.
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