Sholay, one of the most iconic films in Bollywood, clocks 45 years today, August 15. The film, which released on Independence Day 1975 may be decades old, but it still resonates with every age group even today. The dialogues and symbols of the film are found on t-shirts, coffee mugs, pillow covers, and are even referred to in various ads, web series and other pieces of entertainment.

Sholay was a film that was way ahead of its time in terms of technology. It was the first film in Indian cinema to hit a silver jubilee in theatres. The style and setting of the film was something that was never executed before in India and only seen in western cinema.