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Nearly five decades after its release, Sholay continues to remain one of Indian cinema’s most iconic films. But according to actor-writer Shadaab Khan, son of legendary actor Amjad Khan, the film was not instantly embraced by audiences when it first hit theatres in 1975.Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Shadaab recalled a fascinating anecdote once narrated to…
Veteran actress Saira Banu had a heartwarming visitor recently – the dream girl of Hindi cinema, Hema Malini. The latter paid her a visit at home, st ee4irring up a wave of nostalgia for the golden era of Bollywood. Saira Banu took to Instagram to share glimpses of the reunion and penned a deeply personal…
BETTIAH: More than 25 years after Sholay was released, its impact can still be felt. More so in Veeru’s ascent to the water tank to express his love for Basanti, played by real-life couple Dharmendra and Hema Malini. Over the years, countless lovelorn men have climbed water tanks, electricity poles and mobile towers to express…
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after suffering a haemorrhage. Hospital officials confirmed that he was brought in around 8.30 am by his family physician, Dr Sandeep Chopra, following a sudden deterioration in his health.According to an official statement issued by the hospital, Salim Khan was admitted under…
Fans are set to celebrate the legacy of legendary actor Dharmendra in his swan song, ‘Ikkis,’ which premieres on January 1, 2026. During a memorable episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati,’ Amitabh Bachchan reminisced about Dharmendra’s unmatched charisma, jokingly attributing his own heart-wrenching death scene in ‘Sholay’ to Dharmendra’s influence. Early reviews are already praising the…
Veteran actor Dharmendra left the mortal world in November 2025. Celebrating his legacy, his cult classic ‘Sholay: The Final Cut’ was released on Friday, December 12, 2025. Screening across 1500 theatres in the country, ‘Sholay: The Final Cut’ has made it to the 70MM with restored 4K resolution, and the OG ending. The movie has…
Sholay: The Final Cut has opened to an underwhelming response at the box office. Despite the film’s iconic legacy, the re-release registered a low overall occupancy of 13.14 percent and secured just 373 shows across the country, as Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar continues to dominate theatres with its thunderous box office run. Sholay: The Final Cut…
Five decades after Sholay rewrote the grammar of Indian cinema, director-producer Ramesh Sippy has revealed a chilling behind-the-scenes moment that could have altered film history forever. In a recent interview, Sippy recalled how Amitabh Bachchan escaped death by just half a centimetre — with Dharmendra unknowingly pulling the trigger.“It happened while filming the climax,” Sippy…
The most iconic film of Indian cinema, ‘Sholay’ has re-released in theatres. This is an emotional moment for fans as it re-released on December 12, days after the demise of legendary actor Dharmendra. The film starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini as well. Apart from its memorable characters, dialogues, it was Jai Veeru’s chemistry…
Fifty years after its release, Sholay, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra alongside Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Khan, is back in theatres with its original ending—one that audiences never got to see the first time. For director Ramesh Sippy, the re-release has reopened memories of a time when the film was written off long before…
