Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge already getting 'next Sholay' comparisons. Trade experts make bold box-office predictions for Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh's sequelBollywood could finally see a big box office boost with the much-awaited release of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. Trade experts say the film’s...
14 Mar, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Bollywood’s most iconic film was declared a flop upon release; director almost changed fate of Amitabh Bachchan’s characterSholay, a landmark Bollywood film, faced initial skepticism and poor box-office performance despite its grand scale and ensemble cast. Dire...
13 Dec, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Dharmendra almost didn't play Veeru in blockbuster Sholay. Amitabh Bachchan was also not in the original casting. Who were the original heroes chosen?Dharmendra's iconic role as Veeru in 'Sholay' almost went to him as Thakur or Gabbar. Dharmendra's recommendation also paved the way for Am...
11 Nov, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
Dharmendra movies: 10 timeless classics that show why he’s Bollywood’s one and only 'He-Man'Bollywood legend Dharmendra is stable and recovering. His six-decade career is being celebrated with a look back at 10 iconic films. These ...
11 Nov, 2025, 09.40 AM IST
Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani passes away at 84Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani passed away on Monday at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness. His last rites were held at the Santacruz ...
20 Oct, 2025, 09.04 PM IST
Sholay was like a big and successful startup idea of those days: Rohan SippySholay, a landmark film, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Rohan Sippy, son of director Ramesh Sippy, shares insights about the mov...
08 Sep, 2025, 11.13 AM IST
Mon-de-green, dard-e-jigar, dil mein...The author recounts a personal journey of linguistic discovery, starting with a childhood mishearing of a Michael Jackson song. This led to...
30 Aug, 2025, 10.43 PM IST
Binge with the Brits! UK envoy seeks Hindi film recs, what would you recommend?In a delightful revelation, the British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis, showcased his unexpected love for Hindi cinema. Taking to s...
28 Dec, 2023, 05.11 PM IST
IAF personnel attend special screening of "Sholay" at The Himalayan Film FestivalMore than 55 Indian Armed Forces personnel were honored guests at a screening of the classic Hindi film "Sholay" during The Himalayan Film ...
02 Oct, 2023, 12.35 PM IST
Local communities in violence-hit Manipur screen Bollywood hits to defy two-decade long ban against 'Indianisation'The Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Zo community in Manipur celebrated Independence Day with an open-air screening of Bollywood hits. The event, organized a...
16 Aug, 2023, 04.48 PM IST
AI-generated video envisions Hollywood cast for timeless classic film 'Sholay', leaves internet in aweIn the video, Al Pacino assumes the role of Veeru, Robert Di Niro embodies Jai, Kevin Spacey portrays Thakur Baldev Singh, Julia Roberts ta...
19 Jul, 2023, 04.02 PM IST
50 years on, 'Shahenshah' continues to rule B-town; son Abhishek, KJo pen heartfelt tributesBollywood celebrates as the legendary actor completes a five-decade-long tenure.
07 Nov, 2019, 06.34 PM IST
'Sholay' turns 40, its team feels proud, blessedThe film, directed by Ramesh Sippy, was penned by Salim Khan-Javed Akhtar and starred Dharmendra, Jaya Bhaduri, Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Kha...
15 Aug, 2015, 06.54 PM IST
Imprudent to remake "Sholay", says Ramesh SippyDirector Ramesh Sippy, who set a benchmark in Hindi cinema with "Sholay", is against the remake of the popular cult-classic, which turns 40...
13 Aug, 2015, 05.38 PM IST
'Kisan' in 'jai jawan jai kisan' slogan forgotten now: Akshay KumarThe 47-year-old actor was in city to promote his upcoming film "Gabbar is Back", which deals with the issue of corruption in the country.
24 Apr, 2015, 11.11 PM IST
- In family row, HC refuses relief to Sippy on Sholay's 3-D mode
Sippy, the director of 'Sholay', is in dispute with his nephew, Sasha, over the rights of the film which was released in 1975 and created m...
02 Apr, 2013, 04.01 PM IST
- Now, 'Sholay' in 3D format
The decision has reportedly not gone down well with the Sippys as they have not been kept in the loop about the development.
13 Apr, 2011, 03.53 PM IST