Sholay

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.

IFFI to close with Dharmendra tribute, Sholay’s 4K screening cancelled due to 'technical glitches'

November 26, 2025 3:56 pm

The iconic 1975 classic, restored and remastered as Sholay – The Final Cut, is set for a wide theatrical re-release on December 12, 2025, marking its 50th anniversary.

There will never be another Dharmendra

November 24, 2025 6:05 pm

Action hero, romantic icon, comic genius, before Amitabh Bachchan's Angry Young Man, there was Dharmendra, who could fight, flirt, and joke -- all in one frame

Dharmendra, who didn’t want to play Veeru, was the highest-paid actor on the set of Sholay, received Rs 1.5 lakh

November 13, 2025 9:49 pm

Despite Sholay’s stellar ensemble cast, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, and Amjad Khan, Dharmendra was reportedly the highest-paid among them.

After Lucky Ali's apology, Javed Akhtar claps back at singer for calling him a 'monster, never original': 'You should be able to take other's opinions'

November 11, 2025 7:25 pm

Lucky Ali said he's apologize to Javed Akhtar "if he gets the chance," but explains he got affected only because the veteran lyricist remarks on his religion time and again.

Asrani asked wife not to announce death news, family had a quiet funeral on Diwali; PM Modi pays tribute: 'He entertained audiences across generations'

October 21, 2025 12:46 pm

Honouring his final wish for privacy, Asrani’s last rites were conducted quietly by close family members, with no media or star presence. Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher paid tribute, and recalled meeting him only last week.

'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.

'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.

Farhan Akhtar wasn't pleased by Naseeruddin Shah's criticism of his acting being 'thrown out publicly': 'I realized this person doesn't respect you'

August 17, 2025 3:53 pm

After 12 years, Farhan Akhtar has responded to his Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara co-star Naseeruddin Shah's remark that he's 'not a great fan of Farhan's acting or films.'

Married at 12 and mother at 17, Bollywood's favourite mausi refused to play heroine, insisted on acting even after suffering paralysis

August 16, 2025 8:53 pm

Throughout her storied career, actor Leela Mishra continued playing the role of the maternal figure of the family, and it was typecasting's biggest win till date.

National Best-Friends Day: Bollywood best-friends who set friendship goals

June 08, 2024 1:27 pm

Sholay reunion: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan

February 16, 2016 5:09 pm

It was no less than a ‘Sholay Returns’ as Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy shared the stage for the launch of Hema Malini’s new album “Dream Girl”

Jai and Veeru meet again: Dharmendra on Amitabh Bachchan's tv show

December 05, 2015 1:35 pm

Amitabh Bachchan, who hosts the television show, 'Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi', shot a special finale episode with actors Dharmendra, his son, Sunny Deol and the beautiful Sonam Kapoor.

'Sholay' completes 40 years: Amitabh Bachchan addresses media

August 15, 2015 2:24 pm

Amitabh Bachchan addressed the media on August 14, on the eve of Sholay completing 40 years, in Mumbai.

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).

Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra's cult classic ‘Sholay’ completes 40 years: Some unseen pictures

August 16, 2015 8:36 am

Ramesh Sippy’s action flick, ‘Sholay’ starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri (Bachchan) and late actor Amjad Khan completes 40 years on August 15. Here are some of the unseen pics from the sets of Bollywood's cult classic.