Raj N. Sippy, also known as Raj Sippy, is an Indian filmmaker, producer, writer and occasional lyricist associated with Hindi cinema. He is best known for directing and producing films across the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. His notable directorial works include Satte Pe Satta, Satyamev Jayate, Andar Baahar, Baazi, Jeeva, Loha, Thanedaar, Saugandh, Mr. Bond and Kudrat.
As a lyricist, Raj Sippy received a credit for the song “Jab Se Hui Hai Shaadi” from Thanedaar (1990), alongside Sameer. The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri.Raj N. Sippy was born on 6 March 1948 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is the son of the noted Hindi film producer N. C. Sippy, who produced films such as Anand, Khubsoorat and Chupke Chupke.
Raj Sippy began his career in Hindi cinema as a filmmaker and became particularly prominent during the 1980s. His directorial filmography includes Satte Pe Satta (1982), Qayamat (1983), Baazi (1984), Andar Baahar (1984), Sitamgar (1985), Shiva Ka Insaaf (1985), Jeeva (1986), Loha (1987), Satyamev Jayate (1987), Shehzaade (1989), Kaali Ganga (1990) and Thanedaar (1990).
His association with Thanedaar is particularly relevant to his music credits. Although Raj Sippy directed the film, music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, while the soundtrack featured lyricists including Raj Sippy, Sameer, Indeevar and Anjaan. Raj Sippy is specifically credited with Sameer on “Jab Se Hui Hai Shaadi.”
In addition to directing, Sippy has worked as a producer and writer. His later filmography includes Koi Kisi Se Kam Nahin, Woh, Zahreela, Jimmy, Khujli, Paandav and Yoddha.
Raj Sippy's career is therefore primarily associated with Hindi film direction and production, while his songwriting credit represents a smaller part of his contribution to Indian cinema. Birth Date: 6 March 1948 Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Profession: Film Director, Producer, Writer, Lyricist Genres: Hindi Film Music, Bollywood Years Active: 1970s–Present