10 Unforgettable Ways 'Sholay' Still Burns Bright at 50

10 unforgettable ways 'Sholay' still burns bright at 50

Highlights Sholay marks its 50th anniversary on August 15, 2025, with global celebrations and a restored 4K release. The North American 4K premiere will take place at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Rarely seen original ending, where Thakur kills Gabbar, unveiled after decades. UK audiences get a live musical tour recreating Sholay’s iconic songs and scenes. Behind-the-scenes stories reveal casting twists, on-set mischief, …

50 Years of Sholay : When Dharmendra swapped Bhakri for Biryani with Panvel villagers during Sholay shoot

Bollywood's classic film Sholay completed 50 years of its release today. Released on Independence Day on 15 August 1975, this film not only left an indelible mark in the history of cinema, but also made a deep place in the memories of the villages of Panvel-Uran Marg. A part of the film's shooting took place here around 1972, which kept the local people enthralled for years.