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- Ramsay Brothers is a pseudonym or brand name used for a family of Bollywood filmmakers, the sons and grandsons of F.U. Ramsay. They are best known for making horror films synonymous with the name "Ramsay Brothers" in India.
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The brothers are Kumar Ramsay (eldest), Gangu Ramsay, Tulsi Ramsay, Arjun Ramsay, Shyam Ramsay, Keshu Ramsay and Kiran Ramsay. The brothers worked together for most of their careers and divided the various departments of filmmaking among them to produce movies.
Aug 28, 2022 · When it comes to horror filmmaking in India, one name that comes to mind is of the Ramsay Brothers. Through the 70s and 80s, the made a whole host of movies in the genre. But how did it all begin?
- Amborish Roychoudhury
India’s horror genre, from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to Naagin owes a huge debt to Ramsay Brothers, who not only introduced it to Hindi entertainment but pioneered its biggest innovations as well.
- Agnivo Niyogi
- Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (1972) ADVERTISEMENT. Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche is the first horror movie made by the Ramsays. It was India’s first zombie film and went on to become a huge hit, prompting the Ramsay Brothers to make more movies in this genre.
- Purana Mandir (1984) This was a game-changer of a film as it went on to become the standard template for Bollywood horror movies in the 1980s and early ’90s.
- Veerana (1988) Veerana is an erotic, supernatural thriller about Jasmin (played by Jasmin), a beautiful young girl possessed by a vengeful spirit. She wanders around lonely places to seduce and kill people.
- Purani Haveli (1989) A young couple travelling across a forest come across a mansion and decide to spend the night there. A monster attacks the couple sleeping outside the mansion and kills them.
- The Family Witnessed Some Dismal, Unnerving Flops Early on
- Each Brother Led A Different Department on Set
- Their Films Generally Used Similar Themes, Were Shot on Location
- 'Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche' Reportedly Shot on Borrowed Cameras
- Apart from Films, They Also Worked on A TV Show
- How Many of These Films Have You Watched?
- Ajay Devgn Planning to Produce Series on Them
- There's Also A Book on Their Journey
Ramsay Brothers refer to the family of filmmakers: the sons and grandsons of FU Ramsay. Their real surname, however, is not Ramsay; it's Ramsinghani. While their initial productions like Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh (1954), Rustam Sohrab (1963), and Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi (1970) were flops, they persevered through tumultuous times and eventually b...
The Ramsay Brothers consist of a family of seven brothers: Kumar, Gangu, Tulsi, Arjun, Shyam, Keshu, and Kiran. Out of these, Kumar reportedly spearheaded the scripting, Gangu handled the cinematography, Kiran oversaw the sound department, Keshu took care of the production, Arjun managed the editing, and Shyam and Tulsi helmed the direction departm...
Ramsay Brothers hold an iconic status in the realm of Indian horror and are considered the pioneers of the genre. All their films, made mostly in the 1970s and '80s, were majorly shot in real locations, used similar themes (such as horror set against the backdrop of romance), and were lauded for their risk-taking approach at a time when others shie...
Their movies were filmed on shoestring budgets, and reportedly, actors often used their own clothes as costumes to cut down costs. But the films yielded excellent returns, dominating pop culture today. Despite the "sleaze," they were termed highly entertaining and inspired several other filmmakers. For example, Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche was reportedl...
The monstrously hit Zee Horror Show was also presented by the Ramsay Brothers and aired between 1993 and 2001. It featured actors like Archana Puran Singh, Gajendra Chauhan, Suresh Chatwal, and Javed Khan, among others. The iconic opening theme, now synonymous with the Ramsay "brand," was borrowed from their films and rearranged for TV. It was comp...
Out of the many movies that came out of the stable of the Ramsay Brothers, some of the most prominent ones that immortalized them include Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche, Guest House,Tahkhana, Veerana, Purani Haveli, and Purana Mandir. They collaborated with prominent artists such as Rakesh Roshan, Mohnish Bahl, Puneet Issar, Jagdeep, Satish Shah, Gulshan ...
Actor-director Ajay Devgn has acquired the rights to turn the Ramsay Brothers' life into a web series. While he was first planning to produce a film on the family, recent reports suggest that it will be a series instead and explore "a fascinating journey of passion, hardships and immense success of 3 Generations of the Ramsay family." What a goldmi...
In 2017, Shamya Dasgupta penned the book Don't Disturb The Dead: The Story of the Ramsay Brothers. It narrates "the story of their cinema, their methods and madnesses, the people and the processes, arguments and agreements, about horror cinema as a business model, and more."
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",...
Jan 11, 2024 · The Ramsay Brothers were pioneers in the Indian horror film genre, known for their contributions to the Bollywood horror scene from the 70s to 90s. Take a look at some of their scariest films.
