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 …

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 …

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 …

Dec 9, 2025 · Since its debut, Sholay has left an indelible mark on Indian popular culture and remains the most-viewed Indian film, even as newer releases have surpassed its box-office …

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 …

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 …

Sep 4, 2025 · In 1975, Indian cinema released one of its greatest films, Ramesh Sippy’s “Sholay.” For this young grade-schooler, watching it with my parents in Chicago’s Arie Crown theater, it …

Aug 14, 2025 · Released on Independence Day, fifty years ago, the film became a major milestone in the history of Indian cinema. From its iconic dialogues to its staggering, …

Jan 27, 2026 · As 'Sholay' celebrates its 50th anniversary, Hema Malini recalls the grueling conditions of filming the iconic barefoot dance, revealing her mother's worry and the …

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