Screenwriter and filmmaker Kumar Ramsay, eldest of the Ramsay Brothers, passed away on Thursday at his residence in Mumbai. He was 85.
Known for penning most of the Ramsay brothers’ horror films, Kumar suffered cardiac arrest around 5:30 in the morning at his residence in Hiranandani, Mumbai, his eldest son Gopal informed.
Kumar was the son of producer FU Ramsay and the eldest of seven brothers. The Ramsay Brothers, which included Keshu, Tulsi, Karan, Shyam, Gangu, and Arjun, ruled the horror genre in Hindi cinema. They are known for making low-budget cult movies in the 70s and 80s.
While his younger brothers Tulsi and Shyam passed away in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Arjun, who did post-production and editing of their films, died in 2019. Karan, who managed the sound department, died in 2017 while Keshu, who handled production breathed his last in 2010.
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Kumar has written scripts for many films including Purana Mandir (1984), Saaya (1989), featuring Shatrughan Sinha, and 1989 hit Khoj, which also starred Naseeruddin Shah. He also produced movies like Aur Kaun(1979) and Dahshat (198). He is survived by his wife Sheela and three sons, Raj, Gopal, and Sunil.