Overview

• Sholay will mark its golden jubilee on August 15 after rising from an initial box-office setback to become a cultural cornerstone.
• Farhan Akhtar shared that Emergency-era directives led to the removal of the film’s original climax, which is now available.
• Hema Malini said Sholay’s unique blend of narrative and characters makes any attempt at a remake nearly impossible.
• Javed Akhtar noted that the film’s minor roles continue to resonate today, with their lines invoked in stand-up routines and public speeches.
• Written by Salim–Javed and directed by Ramesh Sippy, Sholay broke new ground in widescreen 70mm and stereophonic sound and set long-standing theatrical records.