Amjad Khanredefined role of villain in Sholay; Gabbar Singh was based on a real dacoit

The epic action adventure film Sholay will complete 50 years on August 15, 2025. After it was released on Independence Day in 1975, it quickly became the top-grossing Hindi film of the year. It went on to be recognized as a watershed in the Hindi film industry that defined Bollywood for decades. Directed by Ramesh Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .