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 death: Did you know actor was highest-paid cast member of Sholay? Here's how much the stars chargedVeteran actor Dharmendra has passed away at eighty-nine. His career spanned many films, but Sholay remains a standout. This 1975 classic fe...
25 Nov, 2025, 03.28 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan was once called ‘very ugly’ by 1970s superstar. Producer reveals: ‘I lied to her to make his career…’Shah Rukh Khan's journey to stardom began with a call from Hema Malini. Producer Viveck Vaswani shared how he helped the struggling actor g...
01 Nov, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
Dharmendra claims Amitabh Bachchan was not first choice for 'Sholay', another iconic action-hero was slated to play JaiDharmendra revealed that Shatrughan Sinha was initially offered Amitabh Bachchan's iconic role of Jai in Sholay, along with Deewaar, but Si...
14 Jun, 2025, 11.43 AM IST
Our Mogambos make us so very unkhushOur collective memory of British colonialism, with its fair share of racists like Jallianwala Bagh's Reginald Dyer and 10 Downing Street's ...
15 Jun, 2023, 12.54 AM IST
Here's why the 3D ‘Sholay’ tour in Karnataka will not feature Gabbar Singh's denThe location where the villain’s lair was set falls under a sanctuary for vultures, a critically endangered bird.
02 May, 2017, 11.44 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh restarts five defunct hydro projects despite funds crunchIn West Kameng district, the Saskorong MHS has been restarted this week, which is meeting the load demand of 60 KW of nearby villages.
14 May, 2015, 04.43 PM IST
Rohan Sippy to direct a superhero film nextAfter remaking French comedy film 'Apres Vous' into 'Nautanki Saala', filmmaker Rohan Sippy is all set to adapt author Samit Basu's famous ...
22 Nov, 2014, 03.06 PM IST
Film industry members face heat defending Subrata RoySome members of the film industry today faced the heat at a media interaction when they supported arrested Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy a...
02 Mar, 2014, 10.49 PM IST
Doordarshan looks to past to shore up its viewershipThe broadcaster has decided to repeat telecast of its serials 'Buniyaad', so popular in late 1980s, as also 'Chanakya', 'Byomkesh Bakshi' t...
24 Jul, 2013, 08.38 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
- 3D effect: Back to 70mm screens?
Shrinking screens, 3D glasses, territories called Nizam... As old terms take on new meanings and new ones edge out the old, ET helps you ke...
10 Apr, 2010, 04.06 AM IST
- Fox Star brings Rohan Sippy and Abhishek Bachchan in Dum Maaro Dum
Fox Star Studios brings back the winning combination of Rohan Sippy and Abhishek Bachchan in its next project Dum Maaro Dum
15 Mar, 2010, 04.16 PM IST
- Big Bang: Rel Entertainment in JV with Bachchan family
Ambani-owned Reliance Big Entertainment (RBE) has inked a joint venture with India’s first family of entertainment the Bachchans. Kids movi...
25 Jun, 2008, 06.43 AM IST
- It's official: Bollywood to make remake Hollywood film
Mukesh Talreja and Nikhil Advani are in talks with Warner Brothers to remake Hollywood blockbuster Wedding Crashers. Bollywood at Tussauds ...
04 May, 2008, 10.30 PM IST
- It's official: Pritish Nandy ki Sholay
Pritish Nandy confirmed that he has signed an agreement to remake the film and will make a prequel and a sequel of the movie, as well as th...
29 Aug, 2007, 09.30 AM IST
- Warner goes local with Sippy tie-up
The Hollywood giant’s first foray into Indian film production will be Ramesh Sippy’s Made in China, to be directed by Nikhil Advani and pro...
22 Aug, 2007, 01.58 AM IST