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
Beyond Sholay: 'Chupke Chupke' story of Dharmendra, the He-Man & Dharam Veer who conquered Bollywood & heartsVeteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, known for his iconic roles in Sholay, Chupke Chupke and Phool Aur Patthar, is stable and recovering, hi...
11 Nov, 2025, 09.43 AM IST
Dharmendra 'stable and recovering' says daughter Esha Deol, dismissing his death rumoursVeteran actor Dharmendra is stable and under medical observation. Earlier reports of his demise were clarified by his daughter Esha Deol. H...
11 Nov, 2025, 09.39 AM IST
Sholay filmmaker was once homeless, sold carpets to survive and fell in love with movies while constructing house of an actressMeet GP Sippy, the legendary producer of Sholay, who faced displacement during the Partition. Although he passed away in 2007, his journey ...
06 Aug, 2025, 02.48 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra were not the original Jai-Veeru in Sholay casting. Who were the original heroes chosen?As Sholay's restored version premieres, behind-the-scenes casting stories resurface, revealing Dharmendra's initial offer for Thakur and Ga...
24 Jun, 2025, 12.44 PM IST
'Ramesh Sippy didn't direct the entire Sholay': Sachin Pilgaonkar reveals Gabbar Amjad Khan and he shot most of the filmActor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar reminisces about working on the iconic film Sholay as an assistant director. He reveals that Ramesh Sippy ...
27 Sep, 2024, 11.09 AM IST
Hema Malini says she would star opposite Dharmendra in a film like 'The Bridges Of Madison County'The actress, who turns 74 on Oct 16, also revealed the reason behind her absence from films.
15 Oct, 2022, 05.28 PM IST
Dharmendra back home after receiving treatment for 'big muscle pull', promises fans that he will be more carefulThe actor was hospitalised for a few days following the back injury.
02 May, 2022, 08.52 AM IST
Israel greets India on friendship day with 'yeh dosti' song, PM says bond between countries eternal"Happy #FriendshipDay2019 India! May our ever strengthening friendship & growing partnership touch greater heights," the Israeli embassy he...
04 Aug, 2019, 04.41 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh campaign: Bollywood 'tadka' adds zing to political speechesThe ruling Samajwadi Party's star campaigner Akhilesh Yadav has been depicted as the main protagonist in the state in spoofs of some Bollyw...
05 Mar, 2017, 12.35 PM IST
#HappyFriendship'sDay: Big B wishes Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, shares picturesBachchan and Dharmendra redefined the bond of friendship on screen with 'Sholay'.
07 Aug, 2016, 05.14 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
Amitabh Bachchan's "Sholay" releases in PakistanCult Bollywood classic "Sholay", starring megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, hit theatres in Pakistan for the first time, 40 years a...
18 Apr, 2015, 09.28 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan's 'Sholay' releases in PakistanCult Bollywood classic "Sholay", starring megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, hit theatres in Pakistan for the first time.
18 Apr, 2015, 07.47 PM IST
- Bollywood producer G P Sippy dies
Veteran Bollywood producer-director G P Sippy, who had become a household name with his 1975 blockbuster 'Sholay', died here tonight after ...
26 Dec, 2007, 06.26 AM IST