For Amitabh Bachchan, Sholay was a catapult to superstardom. As the "angry young man," his role as Jai cemented his status, ...

Released on August 15, 1975, in the midst of India’s Emergency era, Sholay was more than just a story of revenge, friendship, ...

Sholay, starring Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Hema Malini, became one of the ...

What if Dharmendra had played the role of Gabbar, or Dilip Kumar as Thakur? Have you ever imagined that? Surprisingly, this ...

Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan and others led this classic film. Here’s how old the ...

The other is our own beloved all-time classic Sholay, which also has a terror point in Gabbar Singh, a villain which ...

Sholay's director Ramesh Sippy talks to HT about the film's legacy and journey in an exclusive conversation ahead of its 50th anniversary.

Ramesh Sippy acknowledges writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar for making Sholay an unforgettable classic that continues to inspire generations.

Javed, gave each character a special job in the story. Soorma and Hariram add humour, Mausi brings family warmth, Imam Saheb ...

Ramesh Sippy’s revenge drama marks its fiftieth anniversary on August 15. Writer-director Atul Sabharwal revisits the ...

Gabbar being arrested by police - was not the one that screenwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar wrote originally. The original climax was changed due to the pressure during the Emergency era (1975).

Danny Denzongpa, known for his menacing roles back in the day, was offered the role of Gabbar. He was already committed to Dharmatma, which was being shot in Afghanistan. So, he didn't take up Sholay.