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, India's greatest film, returns in 4K with Dolby 5.1. This 1975 multi-genre masterpiece ran for 5 years straight, featuring top stars and inspired by global classics.

Jan 2, 2026 · Despite several derivative scenes, Sholay is greater than the sum of its parts. By fusing archetypal Indian themes with an existing cinematic stencil of visual references, Sholay reinvented …

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

2 days ago · Find out how and where to watch "Sholay" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Hotstar today – including 4K and free options.

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 …

One of the most iconic Bollywood Films ever made - Sholay tells the tale of a retired policeman (Thakur) who summons a pair of small-time thieves to help him capture Gabbar Singh, a notorious & wanted …

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

Wimal Dissanayake and Malti Sahai's Sholay, a cultural reading (New Delhi: Wiley Eastern, 1992), attempts a comprehensive scholarly study that sets the film within the broader history of popular …

Sholay is a Bollywood movie directed by Ramesh Sippy. It was produced by his father, GP Sippy. The movie was released on 15 August 1975.