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Dharmendra 'drank a few pegs' before water tank scene in Sholay, reveals Ramesh Sippy: 'It was the confession of his real love for Hema Malini'
December 14, 2025 10:25 am
Sholay director Ramesh Sippy recalls that when Dharmendra and Hema Malini admitted to their romance to him during the filming, he felt it'd be good for the film too since the onscreen romance would reflect the real-life one.
Shatrughan Sinha claims Sholay makers desperately wanted to cast him, Ramesh Sippy says they never even approached the actor
December 13, 2025 4:21 pm
Shatrughan Sinha recently revealed that he regrets not being a part of Sholay, while filmmaker Ramesh Sippy has maintained that the film was never formally offered to the actor.
Ramesh Sippy reveals Sholay’s budget swelled from Rs 1 crore to Rs 3 crore: 'Newspapers declared the film a flop'
December 12, 2025 8:41 pm
Sholay turned 50 this August. Now, the makers of the film have re-released the cult film with its original ending--the one where Gabbar dies.
James Bond or Tatya Tope: Who was in the original dialogue of Sholay?
December 09, 2025 7:11 pm
As Ramesh Sippy's emotional roller coaster Sholay rides back to theatres, a trailer misstep sets off a fresh dialogue debate.
Dharmendra took a smaller role in Hema Malini-led Seeta Aur Geeeta, says Ramesh Sippy: 'Didn't know he, Sanjeev Kumar fancied her'
November 16, 2025 7:54 am
Dharmendra was well aware that he was going to have a much smaller part, as compared to the female lead, in Seeta Aur Geeta. He chose to take it up anyway.
Ramesh Sippy on Sholay: 'I would never make a sequel. People will always compare it with the original'
October 19, 2025 10:10 am
Ahead of the release of the restored Sholay, director Ramesh Sippy talks about his journey in cinema, on why the CBFC didn't want Thakur to kill Gabbar in the film and how he hopes the film continues to get love.
'Hema Malini nahi milegi': What Sholay director Ramesh Sippy told Dharmendra when he insisted on playing Gabbar or Thakur
September 04, 2025 11:58 am
In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, filmmaker Ramesh Sippy talks about Sholay, the film completing 50 years recently, how he pulled off a casting coup, the controversy over its original climax, its eventual restoration, and the letter of appreciation he got from Satyajit Ray.
When Ramesh Sippy praised a young Shah Rukh Khan for his immense acting range and predicted his superstardom: 'Out of all the actors, he has the most potential'
August 22, 2025 8:00 pm
Ramesh Sippy once praised a young Shah Rukh Khan and predicted that he would go on to make a big name for himself.
'Don't cast flop Amitabh Bachchan': Ramesh Sippy was warned against taking Big B in Sholay, here's why he decided to 'bet on a newcomer'
August 18, 2025 12:41 pm
Ramesh Sippy put his money on Amitabh Bachchan as Jai in Sholay after watching his contrasting performances in Anand and Bombay To Goa.
Ramesh Sippy told Asrani to take inspiration from Hitler for his role in Sholay: 'He’s a foolish character...'
August 15, 2025 7:02 pm
Asrani recalls that while offering him the role of the jailer in Sholay, director Ramesh Sippy referenced the personality of Hitler as a creative cue to shape the eccentric character.
RAMESH SIPPY PHOTOS
Divya Dutta, Rithvik Dhanjani, Asha Negi at 'Chalk N' Duster' special screening
January 21, 2016 1:39 pm
Divya Dutta, who has featured in Chalk N' Duster, was at the special screening of her film at Lighthouse, Mumbai along with Rithvik Dhanjani, Asha Negi, Samir Soni, Aarya Babbar and Manish Raisinghan.
40 years of 'Sholay': Ramesh Sippy celebrates with son Rohan
August 14, 2015 12:23 pm
Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who directed the cult classic 'Sholay', celebrated 40 years of the film at a special function in Mumbai on Thursday (August 13).
Varun, Rekha watch Ramesh Sippy’s ‘Sonali Cable’
October 16, 2014 1:40 pm
Ramesh and Rohan Sippy’s latest production, ‘Sonali Cable’ saw a host of celebrities on Wednesday (October 15), including Rekha, Ranbir Kapoor and Rhea Chakraborty.
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