Sholay (Hindustani: [ˈɕoːleː] ⓘ, transl. 'Embers') is a 1975 Indian epic action-adventure film directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by his father G. P. Sippy, and written by Salim–Javed. …

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 …

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 …

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

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

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Sholay (Hindustani: [ˈʃoːleː] ⓘ, transl. 'Embers') is a 1975 Indian epic action-adventure film directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by his father G. P. Sippy, and written by Salim–Javed.

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 …

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 …