Ramesh Sippy and Kiran Juneja Indian filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, known for directing Sholay (1975; “Embers”), and wife Kiran Juneja. (more) Ramesh Sippy Indian director and actor Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ramesh-Sippy Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Mar 26, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Quick Facts Born: January 23, 1947, Karachi, Sindh [now in Pakistan] (Show more) Ramesh Sippy (born January 23, 1947, Karachi, Sindh [now in Pakistan]) is an Indian filmmaker noted for his work in Bollywood. He directed the landmark Sholay (1975; “Embers”), which is popularly regarded as the most iconic Hindi-language film, as well as other hits such as Seeta Aur Geeta (1972; “Seeta and Geeta”). He also codirected the acclaimed television show Buniyaad (1980s; “Foundation”). Ramesh Sippy is the son of producer G.P. Sippy, known for such films as Sazaa (1951; “Punishment”) and Brahmachari (1968; “Celibate”). Ramesh Sippy began his career as an assistant on his father’s productions, such as Mere Sanam (1965; ...(100 of 567 words)

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