G.P. Sippy

Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, inspired by his father at seven, revisits his iconic 1986 Doordarshan series "Buniyaad" for a new take. The "Sholay" director, who began his career with "Andaz," reflects on his enduring love for cinema and the impact of his celebrated films, while also hinting at future projects and his ongoing memoir.

GP Sippy, once affluent in Karachi, faced displacement during the Partition, rebuilding his life from scratch in Bombay. Venturing from humble jobs to construction, his fascination with cinema ignited during a project for actress Nargis Dutt.

One of the original moguls of the Hindi film industry, Sippy had been suffering from age-related ailments for the past few months.

Ramesh Sippy's journey to helm the legendary 'Sholay' was marked by a blend of familial obligation and bold ambition. He paused his education to help breathe new life into his father GP Sippy's floundering film venture. Faced with numerous challenges, it was GP's unwavering belief in Ramesh that ultimately propelled 'Sholay' to monumental heights, reshaping the landscape of Indian filmmaking.

Sholay fame veteran producer-director G P Sippy, who passed away on Tuesday night, was cremated in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Seeta Aur Geeta remake runs into legal hassle on issues of licensing.

The Sippy family feud is over. Remake of GP Sippy’s Seeta Aur Geeta that starred the actress can now go on floors

GP Sippy celebrated the completion of a lot of years in the industry.

With the Sippys involved in a family tussle, Subhash Ghai and Deepa Sahi might never get to complete their project

The Bombay high court has referred a property dispute involving Bollywood director Ramesh Sippy and his family to mediation, overseen by retired judge S J Kathawalla. Both sides agreed to maintain the current status of a south Mumbai property and avoid structural changes during mediation. The court will review the case on February 14 for further directions.

Shaan Ranjit Uttamsingh and Sameer, were arrested on Wednesday for assaulting a businessman's son inside the pub.

This Valentine's Day, Sascha Sippy, grandson of GP Sippy and Ram Gopal Varma have a date with brand Sholay.

He was not only a musical genius or terrific actor but Kishore Kumar was known for his quirky sides as well. In fact, his antics would often leave others in awkward situations while Kishore da would laugh at them.

Thirty seven years after it was released, Sholay is mired in controversy over its 3D version

Veteran Bollywood producer-director G P Sippy, who had become a household name with his 1975 blockbuster Sholay, died in Mumbai on Tuesday night.

Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay' starred Amjad Khan as Gabbar Singh with a budget of Rs 3 crore, produced by GP Sippy. Danny Denzongpa was initially chosen. Writers debated Amjad's voice. Ramesh preferred 'Sholay' over 'Majboor'. Directed by Ravi Tandon and starring Amitabh Bachchan, 'Majboor' was eventually prioritized for perfect production.

Producer Sasha Sippy, grandson of GP Sippy, has one of those VVIP phone numbers that are easy to remember. He also has an interesting story to tell.

The makers of the 3D version of the 1975 hit get cold feet, decide not to release the film on August 15

The original was released on I-Day in 1975

Thirty five years after it was made, Sholay still continues to make news.