Sholay, the 1975 Bollywood classic directed by Ramesh Sippy, is celebrated not just for its gripping narrative and memorable performances, but also for its iconic dialogues. The film is a perfect blend of drama, romance and action and has attained cult status in Indian cinema. It featured an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Amjad Khan. As Sholay clocks 50 years of release, let`s have a look at these BTS pictures and celebrate the cult film.

Ramesh Sippy`s directorial Sholay will be completing 50 years of release on August 15, 2025. The iconic film continues to make an impact with its plot, dialogues, cast and music. As the film completes a milestone, we revisit lesser-known facts about the film