Sholay is a Dacoit Western (sometimes called a "Curry Western"), combining the conventions of Indian dacoit films with that of Spaghetti Westerns along with elements of Samurai cinema. It is also a …

Sholay: Directed by Ramesh Sippy. With Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan. After his family is murdered by a notorious and ruthless bandit, a former police officer enlists …

In 1975 a watershed moment transformed Indian cinema forever. Sholay, widely regarded as Bollywood ’s most iconic film, premiered on a Friday, as Indian films do. This, however, was not just any …

Jun 25, 2025 · Sholay hit Pakistani screens on April 2015, and despite being 40 years old, it outperformed most Indian films over a decade old - including the 2002 hit Devdas starring Shah …

Jul 9, 2025 · One of the most iconic Hindi movies of all time, Sholay is fondly remembered for its dramatic scenes, iconic dialogues, and memorable characters. Directed by Ramesh Sippy and …

Aug 15, 2025 · Celebrating 50 years of Sholay, exploring its making, characters, dialogues, and legacy as India’s ultimate cult classic.

Aug 14, 2025 · As India celebrates 50 years of Sholay, one of the most iconic films in Indian cinema history, I am reminded of my connection to this timeless classic. Released on 15 August 1975, …

Sholay was released on August 15, 1975 — a year that proved significant for Hindi cinema, marked by diverse storytelling and growing technical finesse.

Jul 29, 2025 · Sholay revolutionised the depiction of action in Indian cinema. The iconic train ambush scene–with dacoits falling in slow motion, bullets slicing through dust and light–set a new benchmark …

Jul 14, 2025 · From a widow's muted desire to politics to caste status quo to extra-judicial methods to tackle crime—Sholay is a gift that keeps teaching.