Cinematographer Gangu Ramsay of iconic Ramsay Brothers dies at 83
The Hindu
Cinematographer-filmmaker Gangu Ramsay, one of the seven Ramsay Brothers known for cult horror films such as Purani Haveli and Tehkhana, died at a hospital in Mumbai on Sunday morning
Cinematographer-filmmaker Gangu Ramsay, one of the seven Ramsay Brothers known for cult horror films such as Purani Haveli and Tehkhana, died at a hospital in Mumbai on Sunday morning, his family said. He was 83.
According to the family, Gangu Ramsay had been battling health issues for the past month.
"With profound sadness, we announce the passing of one of the Ramsay Brothers, the legendary cinematographer, filmmaker, producer and the second eldest son of F.U. Ramsay, Gangu Ramsay. He departed from us early this morning at 8 am, at the age of 83, after battling health issues for the past month. He was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital," the family said in a statement.
Gangu Ramsay is survived by daughter Geeta Ramsay and son Chander Ramsay. The last rites took place at the Oshiwara Crematorium at 2 pm today, the family added.
Under the Ramsay Brothers banner, established by patriarch FU Ramsay, Gangu Ramsay lent his creative vision to over 50 iconic films, including Veerana, Purana Mandir, Bandh Darwaza, Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche, and Khoj starring Rishi Kapoor.
Ramsay Brothers became synonymous with the genre and went on to make a string of B-grade films in the decade of 1970s and 1980s, featuring zombies, vampires, werewolves, reanimated corpses and snowmen. The films were widely popular for their unique mix of horror and erotica.
According to Amborish Roychoudhury’s book “In A Cult of Their Own: Bollywood Beyond Box Office”, the 1972 horror film Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche was a great starting point for Ramsay Brothers and the Indian horror film industry.
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