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Time of India
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- Time of India
‘Sholay' ushered in tech revolution, changed movie experience for ever
Kolkata: On a cool Oct morning in 1975, nearly two months after 'Sholay' hit Bombay and Ahmedabad screens, the film finally unspooled at Kolkata's Jyoti Cinema. The delay hardly mattered. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What followed was nothing short of cinematic history — a run that lasted 103 weeks, a week short of two years, and rewrote the rulebook for how the city experienced movies. "For Kolkata audiences, 'Sholay' was not just a film; it was an event, an initiation into a new era of spectacle," said Jyoti Choukhani, owner of Bharat Laxmi Studio and Navina Cinema Hall. Movie halls needed superior projection quality to have that effect. Thus, the upgrades were far from cosmetic. In the mid-1970s, most Indian films were shot in 35 mm, but Sholay was converted to 70 mm with stereophonic sound in London — a process impossible to do in India at the time, Choukhani added. Jyoti's technical preparedness meant that when Kolkata finally got 'Sholay', it wasn't just screening a film, it was experiencing an imported technological marvel. The original owners of Jyoti, the Mansata family, went to extraordinary lengths to ensure that the viewing experience matched the grandeur of the film, said Asish Banerjee, the current secretary of the Eastern India Motion Picture Association (EIMPA). They installed a massive 70 mm screen — one of the few in eastern India — and a state-of-the-art stereophonic sound system tailored for 'Sholay'. "I vividly recall the scene where Amitabh tosses the coin and it lands on its edge," said longtime moviegoer Gaurav Gayen, now in his early 70s. "The sound was so sharp and the screen so large, it felt as if the coin landed right at my feet." "My parents' wedding anniversary is always remembered as 'the year Sholay came'," chuckled film-buff Anirban Chatterjee. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "It became a time marker for our lives." Jyoti's success with 'Sholay' also underscored how a well-equipped cinema could draw repeat crowds and sustain long runs without deficit matinee shows — rare in Kolkata's Hindi film circuit. Not only Jyoti, 'Sholay' was in high demand across Bengal. "Even at Berachampa, our hall (Banirupa) ran housefull for months together after my father managed a print after a long struggle. I still remember how the movie brought fortune to my family," said Subhas Sen, now EIMPA vice-president. His is one of the few theatres from the 'Sholay' era that still survives the flux. Industry insiders note that 'Sholay' also changed the economics for exhibitors. "A film of that scale meant better ticket pricing, longer bookings, and stable revenue for nearly two years," said a retired cinema distributor. "It gave theatres the confidence to invest in sound, projection, and seating." Off-screen, the film's record-breaking run coincided with the coining of the term 'Bollywood' and a redefinition of Hindi commercial cinema. Gabbar Singh's "Kitne aadmi the?" and Jai-Veeru's friendship anthem entered everyday speech. Britannia even used Gabbar in a biscuit ad — the first time a Hindi film villain was tapped to sell a consumer product. Looking back, the story of 'Sholay' in Kolkata is as much about new cinema vision as it is about the film itself. By marrying technological ambition with a once-in-a-generation film, the Mansatas gave the city a cinematic memory that still echoes, stereophonically, through time.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Jyoti Nooran to make Malayalam debut with Kalyani Priyadarshan-Naslen's Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Jyoti, along with her sister Sultana Nooran, rose to prominence with the chart-topping track 'Patakha Guddi' from Imtiaz Ali's Highway (2014), composed by A R Rahman. The song, which earned multiple awards, remains one of her most recognised works. Jyoti's discography includes 'Ghani Bawri' from Tanu Weds Manu: Returns, the title track of Dum Laga Ke Haisha, 'Idiot Banna' from Dangal, and 'Hallaa' from Manmarziyaan, among others. She has also sung in Tamil and Telugu.
News18
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- News18
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Last Updated: Now that the situation between the Khan family is once again in the spotlight, many are curious to know how the rift between Aamir and Faisal Khan began. Faisal Khan is once again making headlines over his dispute with brother Aamir Khan and other family members. The conflict has been going on for years through various accusations and emotional statements. Until now, the Dangal star has stayed silent about the matter. But things took a serious turn when Faisal recently alleged that his family kept him confined in Aamir's house for a year and gave him medicines against his will. This led the family to issue an official statement. Now that the situation is once again in the spotlight, many are curious to know how the rift between the Khan brothers began and what really happened behind closed doors. Feud Between Faisal and Aamir Khan Faisal began his journey in films as a child actor in Pyar Ka Mausam and later appeared in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak alongside Aamir Khan. The brothers finally shared the screen as leads in the 2000 film Mela, but after the movie failed at the box office, their relationship turned upside down. In 2021, during a conversation on Ronak Kotecha's YouTube channel, Faisal recalled a private exchange with Aamir after the film's release. He said that Aamir told him he was not a good actor and should try doing something else in life. According to Faisal, this was Aamir's explanation for why Mela didn't work and why he felt his brother should rethink his career. Legal Battle and Mental Illness Allegations Faisal Khan spoke about his legal dispute with his family, which took place between 2007 and 2008. In an interview with Hindustan Times after the court's verdict, he alleged that his family had spread false rumours about him having a mental illness. He said he was never unwell and claimed that these stories were spread by his brother Aamir Khan and other relatives. Faisal also alleged that he was kidnapped, kept under house arrest and given medicines. He added that when the court announced its decision, the judge declared him mentally fit, capable of managing his own life and deserving to be treated like any other person. In a most recent Pinkvilla interview, Faisal yet again spoke about the matter and said, 'They locked me up in Aamir's house for a year, giving me medicines against my will and all of that. They were saying I had schizophrenia, that I was mentally unstable, and I could harm society. They kept calling it paranoid schizophrenia. All this was being used to create a negative atmosphere around me. I kept wondering how I could get out of this trap, because it had become a complete web for me." 'I felt stuck, as my entire family was against me, thinking I was mentally ill. For whatever reasons, they genuinely believed I was crazy. That's why I distanced myself from them. They kept me locked up, gave me medicines. I was confined to a room—Aamir locked me in his house for a year, took my phone, took everything. I wasn't allowed out, there was a bodyguard outside my room giving me medicines," he added. According to FirstPost, after Faisal's latest claim, the Khan family issued a statement and showed their concern. They said they were upset by Faisal's misleading portrayal of his mother Zeenat Tahir Husain, his sister Nikhat Hegde, and his brother Aamir Khan. The family added that this was not the first time he had misrepresented these events and they felt the need to clarify their intentions. Despite the feud, Faisal Khan, in 2024, attended the wedding reception of Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare, held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. On the red carpet, he was spotted posing alongside Aamir's eldest son, Junaid Khan. After staying away from the big screen for years, Faisal Khan made his directorial debut and starred in the 2021 film Faactory. First Published: August 12, 2025, 12:02 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
