Sholay

Sholay's restored version to have its world premiere in Italy on Friday

June 23, 2025 10:47 am

The annual Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Italy's Bologna to screen the uncut version of Ramesh Sippy-directed Sholay to commemorate its 50th anniversary.

Dharmendra recalls helping Amitabh Bachchan bag Jai's role in Sholay: 'Ramesh Sippy ji ko kaha yeh naya ladka hai...'

June 13, 2025 10:07 pm

In a recent interview, veteran actor Dharmendra recalled how Amitabh Bachchan bagged his role in their film Sholay.

Sholay's mausi insisted on finishing work despite getting paralytic attack that left half her body immobile, asked, 'Who is Satyajit Ray' after being offered Shatranj Ke Khilari

May 17, 2025 11:59 am

Sai Paranjpye talks about actor Leela Mishra, who she worked with in movies like Katha (1983) and Chashme Budoor (1981).

Another Sholay-style protest in Narmada: Two project displacees, ex-Statue of Unity staffer climb telecom tower

April 26, 2025 11:55 pm

While two men agreed to climb down after 12 hours following assurances by the authority, the third man stayed perched atop the tower at the time of going to press

'Amitabh Bachchan's dialogues by Salim-Javed inspired people during Emergency,' Akhilendra Mishra recalls noticing 'visible change' in youngsters

April 05, 2025 1:40 pm

Actor Akhilendra Mishra spoke about the impact Amitabh Bachchan and Salim-Javed had on his generation during the Emergency.

Amitabh Bachchan-Dharmendra's 'Sholay' gets AI makeover, sparks Internet frenzy: ‘SholAI’

December 21, 2024 5:08 pm

In this AI-modified version of Sholay, Gabbar hugs Thakur instead of severing his hands.

Ramesh Sippy says he 'didn't consult' Javed Akhtar about making changes on Sholay set: 'Sometimes he was there, sometimes he wasn't'

November 30, 2024 2:51 pm

In a masterclass at IFFI, director Ramesh Sippy talked about not consulting writer Javed Akhtar for every shot while shooting Sholay.

Singham Again's Ramayana references: Rohit Shetty says a scene like Dharmendra pretending to be Lord Shiva in Sholay impossible today

November 10, 2024 7:11 pm

Rohit Shetty reflected on a moment from Sholay, noting that such a scene would be unthinkable in today’s climate.

How Dharmendra reacted when Amitabh Bachchan complimented Hema Malini on working so hard: 'He's the engine of film industry'

November 08, 2024 3:22 pm

Indian film industry veterans Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan have been friends for years and have worked in iconic films like Sholay (1975), Chupke Chupke (1975), and Ram Balram (1980).

'Ramesh Sippy exceeded Sholay budget by three times, panicked when film flopped', recalls Sachin Pilgaonkar

October 16, 2024 3:07 pm

Sachin Pilgaonkar revealed how an unedited print changed the fate of Sholay, transforming it from a big-budget dud to an overnight sensation.

National Best-Friends Day: Bollywood best-friends who set friendship goals

June 08, 2024 1:27 pm

Sholay reunion: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan

February 16, 2016 5:09 pm

It was no less than a ‘Sholay Returns’ as Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy shared the stage for the launch of Hema Malini’s new album “Dream Girl”

Jai and Veeru meet again: Dharmendra on Amitabh Bachchan's tv show

December 05, 2015 1:35 pm

Amitabh Bachchan, who hosts the television show, 'Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi', shot a special finale episode with actors Dharmendra, his son, Sunny Deol and the beautiful Sonam Kapoor.

'Sholay' completes 40 years: Amitabh Bachchan addresses media

August 15, 2015 2:24 pm

Amitabh Bachchan addressed the media on August 14, on the eve of Sholay completing 40 years, in Mumbai.

40 years of 'Sholay': Ramesh Sippy celebrates with son Rohan

August 14, 2015 12:23 pm

Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who directed the cult classic 'Sholay', celebrated 40 years of the film at a special function in Mumbai on Thursday (August 13).

Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra's cult classic ‘Sholay’ completes 40 years: Some unseen pictures

August 16, 2015 8:36 am

Ramesh Sippy’s action flick, ‘Sholay’ starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri (Bachchan) and late actor Amjad Khan completes 40 years on August 15. Here are some of the unseen pics from the sets of Bollywood's cult classic.