He has been a part of Bollywood for over four decades and has classics like Sholay and Seeta Aur Geeta to his credit. Yet, veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy says he is happy with the content in Hindi cinema is producing today.
Sippy said it was imperative that content in Bollywood films evolved with the changing times.
“It [content] must change. Life can’t stop. Change is essential. When I came, I brought change. So today’s youngsters will bring change, they must appeal to today’s audience. There will always be classics, Sholay will always be one of them but there will be more wonderful films which will keep coming,” he said.
The 71-year-old filmmaker said that with time, wonderful actors, cameramen and directors have made their way into Bollywood.
“Every one is doing their best and from time to time wonderful films will come up,” he said.
Sippy was speaking at the inauguration of Cinema Heritage Auction Event at the 19th Edition of the International India Film Academy (Iifa) Weekend and Awards in Bangkok this weekend.
The filmmaker talked about his films Sholay and Seeta Aur Geeta and reminisced about working with veteran actor Dharmendra.
“My journey in movies has been absolutely fabulous. Working with some of the most talented artistes, writers... and today seeing so much work from the bygone era, it’s really wonderful,” he added.
Sippy said he was proud to be a part of the Hindi film industry.
