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It was August, 15, 1975, when Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay was released in Minerva, the Pride of Maharashtra, in Grant Road. We were 13, when Jaswinder Sawney ...
India’s biggest blockbuster pioneered 70mm screens, thunderous stereo, and a dialogue disc that turned homes into ...
As 'Sholay' marks its golden jubilee, Hema Malini reflects on how her iconic role as 'Basanti' became part of her own ...
However, writers Salim–Javed were confident and advised Sippy to wait for a week. They were proven right — from the second week, positive word-of-mouth publicity helped it become a box office success.
India’s first stuntwoman Reshma Pathan opens up about risking her life for a Hema Malini scene in the film Bollywood News: ...
Ramesh Sippy reflects on 'Sholay' at 50, calling it imperfect despite audiences hailing it as Indian cinema’s greatest ...
Discover the inspiring life of Leela Mishra, Bollywood's cherished character actress known for her unforgettable roles and ...
Subhash K Jha in a special edition of his THIS day That Year feature series focusses on not one but two films… Ramesh Sippy’s ...
A restored, uncut version of Sholay had its world premiere at the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, in June, to ...
Since its release in 1975, 'Sholay' remains a cinematic masterpiece cherished by generations. Despite its success, director ...
“The fact that ‘Sholay’ was made, that means something better than ‘Sholay’ can also be made and people will learn to like that kind of film as well,” he said. Whatever Sippy might feel, the Indian ...
Fifty years after “Sholay” blazed onto the silver screen, the rocky hills of Karnataka’s Ramanagara district still seem to ...