Ramesh Sippy Age, Wiki and Bio

Ramesh Sippy

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Film Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/01/1947
Age77 years
BirthplaceKarachi, British India (Pakistan)

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorWhite

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherGopaldas Parmanand Sippy (Film Producer, Film Director)
MotherMohini Sippy
Siblings
Brothers
  • Vijay Sippy (Film Producer)
  • Suresh Sippy (Film Producer)
  • Ajit Sippy
SisterSunita Sippy
Spouse
First WifeGeeta Sippy
Second WifeKiran Juneja (Actress) (m. 1991)
Children
SonRohan Sippy (Film Director) (from Geeta Sippy)
Daughters
  • 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

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ramesh Sippy, born on January 23, 1947, is the son of renowned Hindi film director G.P. Sippy.
He began his journey in the film industry at the young age of 9.
His first on-screen appearance was as a Child Artist in the movie "Shahenshah" in 1953.
Initially, he pursued studies at the London School of Economics before deciding to join his father in the world of filmmaking.
Before transitioning to directing, Ramesh Sippy also acted in films such as "Bewaqoof" (1960) and "Bhai Behan" (1969).
In 1985, he directed the film "Saagar," which is credited with revitalizing the career of actress Dimple Kapadia.