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Veteran Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy Reveals His Untold Acting Cameos
23 Oct
Summary
- Ramesh Sippy, director of Sholay, had acting cameos in 1960s film Bewaqoof and 2020 movie Shimla Mirchi
- Sippy played the young Pran in Bewaqoof after another actor was not approved
- In Shimla Mirchi, Sippy had a charming cameo as a man mistaken for the writer of a love letter
In a recent exclusive interview, veteran Bollywood filmmaker Ramesh Sippy has opened up about his surprising acting cameos over the years. Best known as the director of the iconic 1975 blockbuster Sholay, Sippy has now shared details about his forays into acting.
Sippy revealed that he had a small but impactful role in the 1960 film Bewaqoof, starring Kishore Kumar and Mala Sinha. He played the young version of the legendary actor Pran, knocking out the teenage Kishore Kumar in a boxing ring scene. Sippy explained that the part was originally meant for someone else, but the director was not satisfied with the performance, leading Sippy to volunteer for the role.
More recently, in the 2020 film Shimla Mirchi, Sippy had a charming cameo as a man seated on a bench in Shimla. In the scene, Hema Malini's character mistakes Sippy for the writer of a love letter she has received, leading to an amusing interaction.
Sippy emphasized that acting was never his primary ambition, but these opportunities arose spontaneously. The filmmaker also discussed his positive working relationship with Shah Rukh Khan, whom he directed in the 1995 film Zamaana Deewana.
