It will be 50 years since the iconic Hindi film Sholay was released in theatres on August 15, 2025. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, and more in pivotal roles. Over the decades, Sholay has achieved cult classic status. From its gripping plot, unforgettable characters, and legendary dialogues to its timeless music, every element of the film remains etched in memory.

Sholay soundtrack

As the film marks this milestone, we revisit its unforgettable music.

The soundtrack of Sholay was composed by the talented R. D. Burman, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. For playback singing, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Manna Dey lent their voices to Dharmendra, Hema Malini, and Amitabh Bachchan respectively.