On Sunday, April 7, 2024, the legendary cinematographer, filmmaker, and producer Gangu Ramsay of The Ramsay Brothers passed away at the age of 83 early this morning at 8 a.m. after battling health issues for the past month.
He lent his creative vision to over 50 iconic films under the Ramsay Brothers banner, including classics like Veerana, Purana Mandir, and Bandh Darwaza, Do Gaz Zameen Ke Niche, Samri, Tehkhana, Purani Haveli, and Khoj with Rishi Kapoor.
Notably, Gangu Ramay captured the essence of Saif Ali Khan's debut film, Ashiq Awara.
He has also collaborated with Akshay Kumar, crafting memorable moments in cinematic history in Khiladi series like Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Mr and Mrs Khiladi, Pandav, and Mr Bond.
Beyond his contributions to Bollywood, Gangu Ramsay also left his imprint on the television industry with the popular show Zee Horror Show, which impressed audiences for over 8 years.
Apart from that, Saturday Suspense, Naagin, and Zimbo were also well known on Zee TV.
The family includes seven brothers who made horror films mainly in the 1970s and 1980s. They have reportedly made more than 30 horror films in India.
The brothers are Kumar Ramsay, Gangu Ramsay, Tulsi Ramsay, Arjun Ramsay, Shyam Ramsay, Keshu Ramsay, and Kiran Ramsay.
Kumar, the elder brother in the Ramsay family, died in Mumbai in 2021 due to cardiac arrest at the age of 85.
