The greatest star cast ever assembled…….The greatest story ever told|Aug. 15, 1975|India|204 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action
Description: Sholay (1975) is a classic Indian film set in the village of Ramgarh. The story follows former police inspector Thakur Baldev Singh, who hires two small-time thieves, Veeru and Jai, to capture Gabbar Singh, a notorious bandit with a hefty reward on his head. Gabbar is known for terrorizing the village, and Thakur offers the duo an additional reward if they bring him in alive.
Initially, Veeru and Jai succeed in thwarting Gabbar’s gang, but tensions rise when Gabbar retaliates during the Holi festival. A fierce battle ensues, but Thakur, who had a gun within reach, doesn’t assist the duo. This inaction angers Veeru and Jai, making them consider abandoning the mission.
However, Thakur reveals the tragic reason behind his hesitation: Gabbar had killed his family and severed his arms years earlier, leaving him unable to use the gun. Moved by Thakur’s suffering, Veeru and Jai vow to capture Gabbar without seeking the reward.
As they continue to protect the village, the two develop bonds with the locals. Veeru falls for Basanti, a spirited horse-cart driver, while Jai grows fond of Radha, Thakur’s widowed daughter-in-law. However, Gabbar escalates his violence, killing the village headman’s son to force the villagers to hand over Veeru and Jai. The conflict intensifies, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.
Cast director: Ramesh Sippy
Cast actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Asrani, Jagdeep, A.K. Hangal, Satyendra Kapoor
Original name: शोले