Jaishankar stepped Into Gabbar’s Old Hideout — No Dacoits, Just Room Service

Speaking at the FAITH Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar gave tourism a Bollywood twist, invoking Sholay’s iconic villain Gabbar Singh. To mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary film, Jaishankar visited the movie’s famous hideout location — once a symbol of fear on screen, now transformed into a thriving tourist destination complete with a resort. He used the example to highlight how evolving tourist experiences can draw from India’s cultural and cinematic heritage, blending nostalgia, storytelling, and modern hospitality to attract visitors from around the world.