Ramsay ‘Brother’ Shyam passed away

Np News 24 Mumbai: Shyam Ramsay, aged 67, one of the seven Ramsay Brothers known for amazing horror films, passed away in a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Ramsay Brothers were known for their cult horror movies like ‘Puraani Haveli’ and ‘Tahkhaana’.

Shyam died  due to pneumonia on Wednesday morning. Shyam Ramsay, who was considered the brain behind the group, directed films such as ‘Darwaza’, ‘Purana Mandir’ and ‘Veerana’. Shyam Ramsay made the country’s first horror series ‘The Zee Horror Show’.

The show was a big hit in the country.  He also did some episodes for ‘Saturday Suspense’, ‘X Zone’ and ‘Nagin’. He also made ‘Ghutan’, a comedy horror film, ‘Bachao’ and ‘Neighbours’.  Shyam Ramsay is survived by two daughters Sasha and Namrata.

The Ramsay Brothers were legendary with their cult classic horror movie. They also went on to make a string of B-grade films in the decade of 1970s and 1980s, featuring zombies, vampires, werewolves, reanimated corpses and snowmen. The films were widely popular for their unique mix of horror and erotica.