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From carpet seller to cinematic icon; gp sippy’s journey from partition survivor to 'Sholay' producer - Read more

etimes.in / Aug 06, 2025, 11:46 (IST)

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.

How Ramesh Sippy left his studies to make ‘Sholay’ and save his father’s film career: 'Survival became the priority'

etimes.in / Jan 24, 2026, 13:35 (IST)

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.

Katrina Kaif’s dream role revived

Mumbai Mirror / Feb 28, 2012, 07:14 (IST)

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

A bash for success

TNN / Jun 24, 2008, 00:00 (IST)

gp sippy celebrated the completion of a lot of years in the industry.

Sholay’s 3D dreams shattered

Mumbai Mirror / Dec 22, 2011, 00:00 (IST)

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

Ramesh Sippy reveals screenwriters duo Salim-Javed wanted him to dub for Amjad Khan's character in 'Sholay'

etimes.in / Jul 09, 2024, 22:29 (IST)

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.

Sasha Sippy’s cross connection with the Bachchans

TNN / Jan 05, 2014, 00:00 (IST)

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.

Thursday throwback: When Kishore Kumar refused a hand shake and bit his producer-director’s hand

etimes.in / Apr 13, 2023, 10:26 (IST)

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.

The Masterminds of Sholay

TNN / Aug 15, 2025, 13:50 (IST)

Ramesh Sippy was a young director in his 20s when he helmed this ‘greatest cast ever assembled’ project.

Sholay in news again

TNN / Jan 20, 2010, 00:00 (IST)

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

Filmmaking is about the Friday verdict: Rohan Sippy

TNN / Mar 12, 2012, 17:46 (IST)

Rohan Sippy in a freewheeling chat...

Hema Malini: My role in 'Sholay' has been one of the toughest

IANS / Mar 03, 2021, 17:04 (IST)

Veteran actress Hema Malini will always be remembered for her role of Basanti in the evergreen blockbuster Sholay.

3D Sholay to release on Aug 15

TNN / Mar 31, 2012, 13:21 (IST)

The original was released on I-Day in 1975

Jai and Veeru to reunite after 38 years

Mumbai Mirror / Aug 01, 2013, 00:00 (IST)

The makers are planning a grand premiere that will see the surviving members of the cast under one roof after 38 years

Hope younger generation discovers 'Buniyaad': Sippy on show's rerun

PTI / Apr 19, 2020, 18:06 (IST)

According to the director, the journey of "Buniyaad" began when the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting invited his father, filmmaker producer gp sippy, and suggested them to do a show for Doordarshan.

Ramesh Sippy reveals he took 23 days to shoot THIS iconic scene of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan in Sholay: 'We can only shoot at that magic hour'

etimes.in / Nov 30, 2024, 21:01 (IST)

Director Ramesh Sippy shared insights on filming the iconic scene in Sholay between Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, which took 23 days to capture due to the two-minute 'magic hour' window. Sippy emphasized the careful planning for the perfect shot and noted that co-writer Javed Akhtar’s involvement was limited to written dialogues, not visual adjustments.

Bollywood's I-Day gift: 'Sholay' re-run

TNN / Aug 12, 2004, 22:37 (IST)

MUMBAI: The Jai-Veeru saga will hit the screens this Friday, 29 years after its release on Aug 15, 1975.

gp sippy's grandsons held after pub brawl

TNN / Feb 04, 2006, 00:50 (IST)

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

Salman Khan recalls getting emotional during the filming of 'Kabootar Ja Ja' in 'Maine Pyar Kiya'; Says, 'I got tears in my eyes'

etimes.in / May 23, 2024, 17:16 (IST)

Salman Khan began his acting career in 1988 with a small role in the movie Biwi Ho Toh Aisi. However, it was the 1989 film Maine Pyar Kiya that really made him a superstar.