<p>Ramesh Sippy's iconic film Sholay turns 50 on 14 August. The film, that changed the fabric of Bollywood forever, has remained relevant and cult for five long decades. Each character of the film has remained iconic to date. While actor Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra were already stars when they were cast in Sholay, the success of the film catapulted them both to super stardom and gave their careers a fresh lease. Their onscreen camaraderie as Jai and Veeru remains a reference point for all buddy films in Indian cinema to this date. However, Bachchan and Dharmendra were not the first choice for the film.</p><h2>Big B and Dharmendra were not the first choice for Sholay</h2><p><br>Bachchan's intensity and brooding take on his character Jai left a lasting impression on the audience, but he was not the first choice for the role. Actor Shatrughan Sinha was reportedly offered the role of Jai before it went to Big B. In a 2023 interview, Sinha revealed he was approached for both Sholay and Deewar but could not do the films owing to creative differences and packed shooting schedules.&nbsp;</p><p><br>Dharmendra, meanwhile, was initially considered for the role of Thakur and briefly even for Gabbar Singh. In an interview with ANI, Dharmendra stated that he was more keen to the role of Veeru- a decision that paid off in the long run. Dharmendra also revealed that it was he who recommended Bachchan's name for the role of Jai to director Ramesh Sippy. The writers of the film, the iconic duo Salim-Javed, who had worked with Bachchan in Zanjeer, were also on board with the idea of the actor playing Jai, and Bachchan lobbied hard to be a part of the film.&nbsp;</p><p><br>The film eventually became a milestone in both Bachchan and Dharmendra's careers, and the characters Jai and Veeru remain one of the most loved pairs in Indian cinema. One can't possibly imagine any other actor playing these characters other than these two actors who made for the best on-screen partners in crime.&nbsp;</p><h2>About Sholay</h2><p>Five decades on, Sholay continues to fascinate and thrill audiences across the world with its story, characters and dialogues. Written by Salim-Javed, and directed by Ramesh Sippy, Sholay eventually became a masterclass in storytelling- blending multiple genres into one film. Apart from Bachchan and Dharmendra, the film also starred Sanjeev Kumar as Thakur, Amjad Khan as Gabbar, Jaya Bachchan as Radha and Hema Malini as Basanti. The film also had memorable cameos by AK Hangal, Sachin, Asrani and others.&nbsp;</p>

Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra made Jai and Veeru iconic in Sholay. But did you know that the actors were not the first choices for the characters and the roles were offered to other actors before the roles came to them?

Ramesh Sippy's iconic film Sholay turns 50 on 14 August. The film, that changed the fabric of Bollywood forever, has remained relevant and cult for five long decades. Each character of the film has remained iconic to date. While actor Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra were already stars when they were cast in Sholay, the success of the film catapulted them both to super stardom and gave their careers a fresh lease. Their onscreen camaraderie as Jai and Veeru remains a reference point for all buddy films in Indian cinema to this date. However, Bachchan and Dharmendra were not the first choice for the film. Big B and Dharmendra were not the first choice for Sholay Bachchan's intensity and brooding take on his character Jai left a lasting impression on the audience, but he was not the first choice for the role. Actor Shatrughan Sinha was reportedly offered the role of Jai before it went to Big B. In a 2023 interview, Sinha revealed he was approached for both Sholay and Deewar but could not do the films owing to creative differences and packed shooting schedules. Dharmendra, meanwhile, was initially considered for the role of Thakur and briefly even for Gabbar Singh. In an interview with ANI, Dharmendra stated that he was more keen to the role of Veeru- a decision that paid off in the long run. Dharmendra also revealed that it was he who recommended Bachchan's name for the role of Jai to director Ramesh Sippy. The writers of the film, the iconic duo Salim-Javed, who had worked with Bachchan in Zanjeer, were also on board with the idea of the actor playing Jai, and Bachchan lobbied hard to be a part of the film. The film eventually became a milestone in both Bachchan and Dharmendra's careers, and the characters Jai and Veeru remain one of the most loved pairs in Indian cinema. One can't possibly imagine any other actor playing these characters other than these two actors who made for the best on-screen partners in crime. About Sholay Five decades on, Sholay continues to fascinate and thrill audiences across the world with its story, characters and dialogues. Written by Salim-Javed, and directed by Ramesh Sippy, Sholay eventually became a masterclass in storytelling- blending multiple genres into one film. Apart from Bachchan and Dharmendra, the film also starred Sanjeev Kumar as Thakur, Amjad Khan as Gabbar, Jaya Bachchan as Radha and Hema Malini as Basanti. The film also had memorable cameos by AK Hangal, Sachin, Asrani and others.

<p>Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra made Jai and Veeru iconic in Sholay. But did you know that the actors were not the first choices for the characters and the roles were offered to other actors before the roles came to them?</p>

Sholay turns 50: Did you know Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra were NOT the original choice for Jai-Veeru?

Sholay celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The iconic Bollywood film was not only a blockbuster success but also inspired a whole generation of filmmakers and artists, so let us take a look at  8 fascinating BTS facts about the film.


<p>Sholay celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The iconic Bollywood film was not only a blockbuster success but also inspired a whole generation of filmmakers and artists, so let's take a look at &nbsp;8 fascinating BTS facts about the film.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Sholay 50th anniversary: 8 fascinating behind-the-scenes facts about the iconic film

<p>Ramesh Sippy's iconic film, <i>Sholay</i>, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in lead roles, will be completing 50 years since its release on August 15. To mark the milestone of the 1975 cult classic, the Film Heritage Foundation has announced that its restored 4 K version's screening is scheduled in Toronto. However, fans have different reactions to this announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Fans react to Sholay's 4k restored version re-release in Toronto</h2>

<p>The Film Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with Sippy Films, took to its official Instagram handle to announce the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Sholay. Along with the poster, the caption read, “Indian cinematic epic ‘Sholay’ (1975), directed by Ramesh Sippy, celebrates 50 years with the North American Premiere of the restored version at the 50th edition of the TIFF Toronto International Film Festival! This special screening will take place on September 6, 2025, at a gala event at the 1800-seater Roy Thomson Hall, befitting the legendary status of the film. The film has been restored in 4K by Film Heritage Foundation in association with Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sholay-at-50-did-you-know-ramesh-sippy-s-directorial-enjoy-a-historic-run-at-this-theatre-for-five-years-1754726825718"><strong>Sholay at 50: DYK Ramesh Sippy's film enjoyed five year run at THIS theatre?</strong></a></p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ssmb29-mahesh-babu-gets-birthday-surprise-as-rajamouli-shares-first-reveal-poster-1754723377503"><strong>SSMB29: Mahesh Babu gets birthday surprise as Rajamouli shares first poster</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, with this announcement, it has left Indian fans disappointed, and they took to the comment section to express their views. One user wrote, "Bring it to India". Another user wrote,&nbsp;</p><p>"When will it be released in India? This ought to have a countryside release!". "This should be shown in India and everywhere and in the UK, Leeds. It's not fair. I'd love to see it and am in the UK", wrote the third user.</p><h2>Sholay's world premiere of restored verison in Italy</h2><p>The Toronto Film Festival is not the first place to premiere <i>Sholay</i>. Before this, one of the greatest films from Indian cinema got its world premiere at Italy's Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna on June 27.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This premiere at the open-air screen in Bologna's Piazza Maggiore marks the first time the audience saw the original ending and previously deleted scenes that were cut during the widely distributed theatrical version.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/war-2-cbfc-trims-kiara-advani-s-sensual-visuals-from-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-starrer-here-s-why-1754738883351"><strong>War 2: CBFC trims Kiara Advani's sensual visuals? Here's why</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the unversed, the restoration project involved working with rare materials found in film archives in Mumbai and London, and the final version was created with the help of experts in Italy and support from the British Film Institute.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/park-hyung-sik-s-best-k-dramas-movies-jurors-hwarang-doctor-slump-and-more-1754733909882"><strong>Park Hyung-sik's best k-dramas, movies: Jurors, Hwarang, Doctor Slump and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Sholay </i>was helmed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by &nbsp;G. P. Sippy, Shaan Uttamsingh, and Sascha Sippy, and released in cinemas on August 15, 1975. Apart from Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, the film also features Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bachchan, Sachin Pilgaonkar, and Satyen Kappu, among others. The screenplay was done by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, and the music was directed by R.D. Burman.</p>

The Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films jointly announced on social media that Sholay's restored 4k version will be re-released in the 50th edition of the TIFF.

Ramesh Sippy's iconic film, Sholay, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in lead roles, will be completing 50 years since its release on August 15. To mark the milestone of the 1975 cult classic, the Film Heritage Foundation has announced that its restored 4 K version's screening is scheduled in Toronto. However, fans have different reactions to this announcement.

<p>The Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films jointly announced on social media that Sholay's restored 4k version will be re-released in the 50th edition of the TIFF.</p>

Sholay 50th anniversary: Amitabh Bachchan-Dharmendra's cult classic 4K restored version to re-release in Toronto

<p>One of the iconic films ever made in Indian cinemas, <i>Sholay</i>, will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Independence Day. The success of any movie earlier was measured by how long it ran in theatres. Did you know that Sholay, helmed by Ramesh Sippy, which was released in 1975, ran for straight five years in Mumbai.</p><h2>Which theatre in Mumbai did Sholay enjoy a run of five years?</h2><p><i>Sholay </i>has been labelled as one of the best films ever made in Bollywood and has reached a certain stature in popular culture. It has been called the greatest Hindi film of all time. But, the film made its history in the Minerva theatre on Mumbai's Grant Road.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/machine-gun-kelly-reveals-main-reason-behind-his-split-from-megan-fox-it-s-complicated-1754723758313"><strong>Machine Gun Kelly reveals main reason behind his split from Megan Fox: 'It's complicated'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reportedly, the film ran for five straight years from 1975 to 1980, which says the legendary friendship of Jai and Veeru, Basanti's banter with Dhanno, and villain Gabbar Singh's inimitable dialogues. The Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra starrer was played at the theatre from 1975 to 1980. Back then, tickets were very cheap and ranged from Rs 150 to Rs 3. These were also the rates of balcony seats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/anna-kendrick-birthday-twilight-to-pitch-perfect-best-performances-of-actress-1754676433767"><strong>Anna Kendrick Birthday: Twilight to Pitch Perfect, best performances of actress</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Sholay </i>is remembered today for its action-packed sequences and iconic dialogues. The music was also a big hit among netizens. Whenever there has been a discussion of action heroes and gangsters, Sholay has always been number one on the list.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/weapons-x-review-netizens-declare-zach-cregger-s-directorial-creepy-and-chilling-1754674505160"><strong>Weapons X review: Netizens declare Zach Cregger's directorial creepy, chilling</strong></a></p><h2>All about Sholay: plot. Iconic cast, facts, and more</h2><p>The epic-action adventure film is helmed by Ramesh Sippy and tells the story of Jai and Veeru, two ex-convicts, who are hired by Thakur Baldev Singh, a retired policeman, to help him nab Gabbar Singh, a notorious dacoit, who has spread havoc in the village of Ramgarh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/stranger-things-actor-mason-dye-gets-engaged-to-longtime-girlfriend-carmen-joiner-1754661214016"><strong>Stranger Things actor Mason Dye gets engaged to longtime girlfriend</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film features an ensemble cast of Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan, A.K. Hangal, Satyen Kappu, Viju Khote, Arvind Joshi, Raj Kishore, Asrani, Gita Siddharth, Helen, Leela Mishra, Mac Mohan, and Keshto Mukherjee, among others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the Central Board of Film Certification mandated the removal of several violent scenes, <i>Sholay </i>was released as a 198-minute-long film. In 1990, the original director's cut of 204 minutes became available on home media.</p>

Post release of Sholay, did you know this film featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Dharmendra, and Hema Malini enjoyed a run in cinemas for five straight years. 

One of the iconic films ever made in Indian cinemas, Sholay, will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Independence Day. The success of any movie earlier was measured by how long it ran in theatres. Did you know that Sholay, helmed by Ramesh Sippy, which was released in 1975, ran for straight five years in Mumbai. Which theatre in Mumbai did Sholay enjoy a run of five years? Sholay has been labelled as one of the best films ever made in Bollywood and has reached a certain stature in popular culture. It has been called the greatest Hindi film of all time. But, the film made its history in the Minerva theatre on Mumbai's Grant Road. Also Read: Machine Gun Kelly reveals main reason behind his split from Megan Fox: 'It's complicated' Reportedly, the film ran for five straight years from 1975 to 1980, which says the legendary friendship of Jai and Veeru, Basanti's banter with Dhanno, and villain Gabbar Singh's inimitable dialogues. The Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra starrer was played at the theatre from 1975 to 1980. Back then, tickets were very cheap and ranged from Rs 150 to Rs 3. These were also the rates of balcony seats. Also Read: Anna Kendrick Birthday: Twilight to Pitch Perfect, best performances of actress Sholay is remembered today for its action-packed sequences and iconic dialogues. The music was also a big hit among netizens. Whenever there has been a discussion of action heroes and gangsters, Sholay has always been number one on the list. Also Read: Weapons X review: Netizens declare Zach Cregger's directorial creepy, chilling All about Sholay: plot. Iconic cast, facts, and more The epic-action adventure film is helmed by Ramesh Sippy and tells the story of Jai and Veeru, two ex-convicts, who are hired by Thakur Baldev Singh, a retired policeman, to help him nab Gabbar Singh, a notorious dacoit, who has spread havoc in the village of Ramgarh. Also Read: Stranger Things actor Mason Dye gets engaged to longtime girlfriend The film features an ensemble cast of Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan, A.K. Hangal, Satyen Kappu, Viju Khote, Arvind Joshi, Raj Kishore, Asrani, Gita Siddharth, Helen, Leela Mishra, Mac Mohan, and Keshto Mukherjee, among others. After the Central Board of Film Certification mandated the removal of several violent scenes, Sholay was released as a 198-minute-long film. In 1990, the original director's cut of 204 minutes became available on home media.

<p>Post release of Sholay, did you know this film featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Dharmendra, and Hema Malini enjoyed a run in cinemas for five straight years.&nbsp;</p>

Sholay at 50: Did you know Ramesh Sippy's directorial enjoyed a historic run at THIS theatre for five years?

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Sholay turns 50: Did you know Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra were NOT the original choice for Jai-Veeru?

Sholay 50th anniversary: 8 fascinating BTS facts about the iconic film

Sholay 50th anniversary: 4K restored version to re-release in Toronto

Sholay at 50: DYK Ramesh Sippy's film enjoyed five year run at THIS theatre?