Old Indian Movie Review: Sholay

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One of the greatest classics of Indian cinema, Sholay had the longest theatrical run when first released in 1975. Sholay (Flames) tells the story of Jai (Amitabh bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), two small time crooks called in by Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) to fight the tyranny of Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Thakur Baldev Singh is one of the unfortunate victims who lost his entire family to Gabbar Singh’s violence. It depicts the utter worthlessness of violence as a way of life. At the same time it is also the story of a village community who realize that non-violence does not mean cowardice, and to stand up to terror and lawless killers is the duty of every brave citizen in India.Sholay features excellent performances by Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri under the direction of Ramesh Sippy. Also featuring a timeless soundtrack score by the inimitable R. D. Burman.

Director: Ramesh Sippy

Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, Amjed Khan

Music Director: R D Burman

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey

Hits Songs of the Movie:

  • Haan Jab Tak Hai
  • Holi Ke Din Dil
  • Koi Haseena Jab
  • Mehbooba O Mehbooba
  • Yeh Dosti Hum Nahin

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One Response to “Old Indian Movie Review: Sholay”

  1. The Muse Says:

    A true classic…perhaps they should remake this? :)

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