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50 Years of 'Sholay': From Mac Mohan's Sambha to Viju Khote's Kalia, supporting characters of the blockbuster that became pop culture mainstay
Despite their limited screen time, these characters have earned a permanent spot for themselves in the collective memory of cinephiles Any mention of 'Sholay' instantly evokes the image of the unforgettable pair of Jai-Veeru and the many main characters that populate its runtime of over three hours, including the revenge-seeking Thakur, the menacing Gabbar, Basanti and Radha. But the enduring charm of Ramesh Sippy's 1975 cult classic also lies in its array of supporting characters, some in the background forever and some who pop up in the frame to utter just one sentence. Despite their limited screen time, these characters have earned a permanent spot for themselves in the collective memory of cinephiles. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Sholay', penned by screenwriting legends Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, gives audiences a choice to pick their favourite character from a vast bouquet — from Viju Khote's Kaalia, Macmohan's Sambha to Jagdeep's Soorma Bhopali. From Asrani's Jailer, A K Hangal's Rahim chacha to Leela Mishra's mausi. These people were meant to propel the plot, infuse humour or evoke pathos. Over the past five decades, they have become as memorable as the film's leading artists. And in the process, these brief appearances have become the defining roles of their careers. Kaalia, brought to life by actor Viju Khote, is a prime example. Khote had only two scenes in the film. He first appears when Kaalia and two other dacoits visit Ramgarh to collect foodgrain for Gabbar's gang. In the second scene, Kaalia and his colleagues are standing in front of their master, empty-handed and trembling with fear, prompting Gabbar to mouth the famous dialogue: 'Tera kya hoga Kaalia?'. Kaalia stutters and says, 'Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai,' to which the dacoit leader laughs and responds: 'Ab goli khaa.' Gabbar is not done. He first plays a game of Russian roulette with them and when they are almost relieved to be alive, he kills all three swiftly. Khote, who died in 2019 at 77, essayed many roles in his lifetime, including his comic turn as Robert in 'Andaaz Apna Apna' and in the sitcom 'Zabaan Sambhalke', but no character of his could come close to Kaalia in terms of popularity. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'For many years after the film's release, people on the road would recognise me and repeat what Amjad had told me: 'Tera kya hoga Kaalia'… It signifies the tremendous popularity of the movie. And that people liked Kaalia as a character,' the actor told Times of India in 2015. Sambha, played by Mac Mohan, is another character that despite his one line has lived on. It takes place when Gabbar asks Sambha, perched on a hilltop, about the bounty placed on him by the police, clearly enjoying his notoriety. To this, Sambha replies, 'Poore pacchas hazaar.' After 'Sholay', Mac Mohan did over 200 films till his demise in 2010, most of them negative. But in public memory, he remained Samba. In an old interview with Tabassum Talkies, the actor said, ''Sholay' created many records, and I believe this is another — that an artist became so popular after playing such a small role. I've never heard of or seen anything like it before.' The actor also said he shot many scenes for the movie, which included travelling to Bengaluru, but when he saw the final print, he was heartbroken as he was barely there in the film. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I had to search for myself in the film and I thought I shot for so many days but they kept this only. I went to Ramesh Sippy and asked him why even kept that scene. He told me that if the movie works, then everyone would start calling you 'Sambha'.' In the film, characters like Asrani as the jailer and Jagdeep as Soorma Bhopali balanced the heightened violence and vengeance with lighter interludes. All these years later, the comedy still evokes laughter. Asrani's character was clearly modelled after Charlie Chaplin's 'The Great Dictator' and carried a post-colonial hangover as he would declare his greatness by repeating the phrase, 'Hum angrezo ke zamaane ke jailor hai'. Jagdeep's comic act as Soorma Bhopali emerged out of Javed Akhtar's lived in experiences in Bhopal and the character's exaggerated mannerisms, tall tales and distinct accent has made him a fan favourite. The character was a caricature of the small-town braggart, which audiences found relatable and hilarious. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Like Mac Mohan, Jagdeep had also shot for the movie extensively but his scenes were also chopped from the final cut. He got to play the main lead by producing and directing a movie based on and titled 'Soorma Bhopali' in the 80s with Dharmendra and Bachchan and many others from the movie did cameos in 'Soorma Bhopali'. Jagdeep, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, passed away in July 2020 and at the time, Sippy remembered the actor for his contributions to the movie. 'It takes a superb artist to get all the nuances of a local character like that. Comedy is not easy. The timing has to be perfect and the reaction has to be right. It is not possible without talent. As a director, I cannot make an actor do comedy. I can only ask for improvisation,' Sippy told PTI. Leela Mishra as mausi or maternal aunt of Hema Malini's Basanti also shines in her brief scenes, where she is discussing Veeru's marriage proposal for her niece with Jai who cleverly lists the bad habits of his friend in front of her. A drunk Veeru finally takes matters into his own hands, climbs the water tank and threatens to jump unless mausi agrees to his marriage with Basanti. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While these characters provided comic relief, veteran actor A K Hangal's portrayal of Rahim chacha brought a touch of quiet tragedy to the story. Rahim Chacha is a blind elderly villager of Ramgarh. In one of the most poignant moments, Gabbar's men kill his only son Ahmed during a raid on the village. His words, 'Itna sannata kyun hai bhai?', echo through the stunned silence in the scene. The dialogue has now become a part of pop culture, sometimes for humour and sometimes to convey a moment of awkward silence or tension.
Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Sholay@50: From Sambha to Kalia, supporting parts that became pop culture mainstay
Synopsis Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay' is remembered for its iconic characters, including the supporting cast who, despite limited screen time, left a lasting impact. From Viju Khote's Kaalia and Mac Mohan's Sambha to Asrani's jailer and A.K. Hangal's Rahim Chacha, these characters propelled the plot and evoked emotions. Agencies New Delhi, Any mention of "Sholay" instantly evokes the image of the unforgettable pair of Jai-Veeru and the many main characters that populate its runtime of over three hours, including the revenge-seeking Thakur, the menacing Gabbar, Basanti and the enduring charm of Ramesh Sippy's 1975 cult classic also lies in its array of supporting characters, some in the background forever and some who pop up in the frame to utter just one sentence. Despite their limited screen time, these characters have earned a permanent spot for themselves in the collective memory of cinephiles. "Sholay", penned by screenwriting legends Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, gives audiences a choice to pick their favourite character from a vast bouquet -- from Viju Khote's Kaalia, Macmohan's Sambha to Jagdeep's Soorma Bhopali. From Asrani's Jailer, A K Hangal's Rahim chacha to Leela Mishra's people were meant to propel the plot, infuse humour or evoke pathos. Over the past five decades, they have become as memorable as the film's leading artists. And in the process, these brief appearances have become the defining roles of their brought to life by actor Viju Khote, is a prime example. Khote had only two scenes in the film. He first appears when Kaalia and two other dacoits visit Ramgarh to collect foodgrain for Gabbar's gang. In the second scene, Kaalia and his colleagues are standing in front of their master, empty-handed and trembling with fear, prompting Gabbar to mouth the famous dialogue: "Tera kya hoga Kaalia?".Kaalia stutters and says, "Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai," to which the dacoit leader laughs and responds: "Ab goli khaa." Gabbar is not done. He first plays a game of Russian roulette with them and when they are almost relieved to be alive, he kills all three who died in 2019 at 77, essayed many roles in his lifetime, including his comic turn as Robert in "Andaaz Apna Apna" and in the sitcom "Zabaan Sambhalke", but no character of his could come close to Kaalia in terms of popularity."For many years after the film's release, people on the road would recognise me and repeat what Amjad had told me: 'Tera kya hoga Kaalia'... It signifies the tremendous popularity of the movie. And that people liked Kaalia as a character," the actor told Times of India in played by Mac Mohan, is another character that despite his one line has lived on. It takes place when Gabbar asks Sambha, perched on a hilltop, about the bounty placed on him by the police, clearly enjoying his this, Sambha replies, "Poore pacchas hazaar." After "Sholay", Mac Mohan did over 200 films till his demise in 2010, most of them negative. But in public memory, he remained an old interview with Tabassum Talkies, the actor said, "'Sholay' created many records, and I believe this is another - that an artist became so popular after playing such a small role. I've never heard of or seen anything like it before." The actor also said he shot many scenes for the movie, which included travelling to Bengaluru, but when he saw the final print, he was heartbroken as he was barely there in the film."I had to search for myself in the film and I thought I shot for so many days but they kept this only. I went to Ramesh Sippy and asked him why even kept that scene. He told me that if the movie works, then everyone would start calling you 'Sambha'." In the film, characters like Asrani as the jailer and Jagdeep as Soorma Bhopali balanced the heightened violence and vengeance with lighter these years later, the comedy still evokes laughter. Asrani's character was clearly modelled after Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" and carried a post-colonial hangover as he would declare his greatness by repeating the phrase, "Hum angrezo ke zamaane ke jailor hai".Jagdeep's comic act as Soorma Bhopali emerged out of Javed Akhtar's lived in experiences in Bhopal and the character's exaggerated mannerisms, tall tales and distinct accent has made him a fan favourite. The character was a caricature of the small-town braggart, which audiences found relatable and Mac Mohan, Jagdeep had also shot for the movie extensively but his scenes were also chopped from the final cut. He got to play the main lead by producing and directing a movie based on and titled "Soorma Bhopali" in the 80s with Dharmendra and Bachchan and many others from the movie did cameos in "Soorma Bhopali".Jagdeep, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, passed away in July 2020 and at the time, Sippy remembered the actor for his contributions to the movie."It takes a superb artist to get all the nuances of a local character like that. Comedy is not easy. The timing has to be perfect and the reaction has to be right. It is not possible without talent. As a director, I cannot make an actor do comedy. I can only ask for improvisation," Sippy told PTI. Leela Mishra as mausi or maternal aunt of Hema Malini's Basanti also shines in her brief scenes, where she is discussing Veeru's marriage proposal for her niece with Jai who cleverly lists the bad habits of his friend in front of her. A drunk Veeru finally takes matters into his own hands, climbs the water tank and threatens to jump unless mausi agrees to his marriage with Basanti. While these characters provided comic relief, veteran actor A K Hangal's portrayal of Rahim chacha brought a touch of quiet tragedy to the Chacha is a blind elderly villager of Ramgarh. In one of the most poignant moments, Gabbar's men kill his only son Ahmed during a raid on the words, "Itna sannata kyun hai bhai?", echo through the stunned silence in the scene. The dialogue has now become a part of pop culture, sometimes for humour and sometimes to convey a moment of awkward silence or tension.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sholay@50: From Sambha to Kalia, supporting parts that became pop culture mainstay
New Delhi, Any mention of "Sholay" instantly evokes the image of the unforgettable pair of Jai-Veeru and the many main characters that populate its runtime of over three hours, including the revenge-seeking Thakur, the menacing Gabbar, Basanti and Radha. Sholay@50: From Sambha to Kalia, supporting parts that became pop culture mainstay But the enduring charm of Ramesh Sippy's 1975 cult classic also lies in its array of supporting characters, some in the background forever and some who pop up in the frame to utter just one sentence. Despite their limited screen time, these characters have earned a permanent spot for themselves in the collective memory of cinephiles. "Sholay", penned by screenwriting legends Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, gives audiences a choice to pick their favourite character from a vast bouquet from Viju Khote's Kaalia, Macmohan's Sambha to Jagdeep's Soorma Bhopali. From Asrani's Jailer, A K Hangal's Rahim chacha to Leela Mishra's mausi. These people were meant to propel the plot, infuse humour or evoke pathos. Over the past five decades, they have become as memorable as the film's leading artists. And in the process, these brief appearances have become the defining roles of their careers. Kaalia, brought to life by actor Viju Khote, is a prime example. Khote had only two scenes in the film. He first appears when Kaalia and two other dacoits visit Ramgarh to collect foodgrain for Gabbar's gang. In the second scene, Kaalia and his colleagues are standing in front of their master, empty-handed and trembling with fear, prompting Gabbar to mouth the famous dialogue: "Tera kya hoga Kaalia?". Kaalia stutters and says, "Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai," to which the dacoit leader laughs and responds: "Ab goli khaa." Gabbar is not done. He first plays a game of Russian roulette with them and when they are almost relieved to be alive, he kills all three swiftly. Khote, who died in 2019 at 77, essayed many roles in his lifetime, including his comic turn as Robert in 'Andaaz Apna Apna' and in the sitcom 'Zabaan Sambhalke', but no character of his could come close to Kaalia in terms of popularity. "For many years after the film's release, people on the road would recognise me and repeat what Amjad had told me: 'Tera kya hoga Kaalia'... It signifies the tremendous popularity of the movie. And that people liked Kaalia as a character," the actor told Times of India in 2015. Sambha, played by Mac Mohan, is another character that despite his one line has lived on. It takes place when Gabbar asks Sambha, perched on a hilltop, about the bounty placed on him by the police, clearly enjoying his notoriety. To this, Sambha replies, "Poore pacchas hazaar." After "Sholay", Mac Mohan did over 200 films till his demise in 2010, most of them negative. But in public memory, he remained Samba. In an old interview with Tabassum Talkies, the actor said, ''Sholay' created many records, and I believe this is another — that an artist became so popular after playing such a small role. I've never heard of or seen anything like it before.' The actor also said he shot many scenes for the movie, which included travelling to Bengaluru, but when he saw the final print, he was heartbroken as he was barely there in the film. "I had to search for myself in the film and I thought I shot for so many days but they kept this only. I went to Ramesh Sippy and asked him why even kept that scene. He told me that if the movie works, then everyone would start calling you 'Sambha'." In the film, characters like Asrani as the jailer and Jagdeep as Soorma Bhopali balanced the heightened violence and vengeance with lighter interludes. All these years later, the comedy still evokes laughter. Asrani's character was clearly modelled after Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" and carried a post-colonial hangover as he would declare his greatness by repeating the phrase, 'Hum angrezo ke zamaane ke jailor hai'. Jagdeep's comic act as Soorma Bhopali emerged out of Javed Akhtar's lived in experiences in Bhopal and the character's exaggerated mannerisms, tall tales and distinct accent has made him a fan favourite. The character was a caricature of the small-town braggart, which audiences found relatable and hilarious. Like Mac Mohan, Jagdeep had also shot for the movie extensively but his scenes were also chopped from the final cut. He got to play the main lead by producing and directing a movie based on and titled "Soorma Bhopali" in the 80s with Dharmendra and Bachchan and many others from the movie did cameos in "Soorma Bhopali". Jagdeep, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, passed away in July 2020 and at the time, Sippy remembered the actor for his contributions to the movie. "It takes a superb artist to get all the nuances of a local character like that. Comedy is not easy. The timing has to be perfect and the reaction has to be right. It is not possible without talent. As a director, I cannot make an actor do comedy. I can only ask for improvisation,' Sippy told PTI. Leela Mishra as mausi or maternal aunt of Hema Malini's Basanti also shines in her brief scenes, where she is discussing Veeru's marriage proposal for her niece with Jai who cleverly lists the bad habits of his friend in front of her. A drunk Veeru finally takes matters into his own hands, climbs the water tank and threatens to jump unless mausi agrees to his marriage with Basanti. While these characters provided comic relief, veteran actor A K Hangal's portrayal of Rahim chacha brought a touch of quiet tragedy to the story. Rahim Chacha is a blind elderly villager of Ramgarh. In one of the most poignant moments, Gabbar's men kill his only son Ahmed during a raid on the village. His words, 'Itna sannata kyun hai bhai?', echo through the stunned silence in the scene. The dialogue has now become a part of pop culture, sometimes for humour and sometimes to convey a moment of awkward silence or tension. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Maine kya jhagda kiya?': Raveena Tandon confronts Farah Khan for spreading rumours about her feud with Karisma Kapoor
Did Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor clash on the sets of Andaaz Apna Apna and Aatish? In the latest episode of Farah Khan's YouTube channel, actor Raveena Tandon set things straight as she sat down to chat with Farah about their bond over the years, and how they have been friends for decades. Raveena candidly asked Farah why she was upto spreading all those rumours of fighting on set when nothing of that sort happened. (Also read: Farah Khan recalls telling her kids 'sharam aani chahiye' after seeing 14-year-old Rasha Thadani 'dancing like a dream') During the episode, Farah and Raveena sat down by the poolside area of the actor's luxurious farmhouse, and chatted about the times they worked together on some of her best songs. At one point, Raveena said, "Sab jagah aapne jaa ke bola ki humare jhagde ho rahe the. Humlogo ke konse jhagde ho rahey they? Maine kya jhagda kiya? Mai toh apna kaam kar rahi thi, and meri jo dancer ladkiya jo meri dost hai unke saath ek dusre ko non-veg jokes suna rahe the (You went everywhere and said that fights were happening on set. When did we fight? What did I do? I was sitting with the dancers who were my friends, and they were sharing non-veg jokes)." Farah laughed and said no but Raveena added, 'Hum log bhi bachche the na uss samay? Toh ye school, classroom politics thhe! Thhe aur hum ko face karne pade (We were merely kids that time, and it was just like classroom politics. So I had to face them).' Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor worked in Andaz Apna Apna and Aatish. There were several reports around the time of shooting that the two actors did not get along together on set.
India Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Raveena Tandon on alleged feud with Karisma Kapoor: It was classroom politics
Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor's alleged catfight on the sets of 'Andaaz Apna Apna' and 'Aatish' is a story often brought up by Bollywood celebrities on talk shows. In her recent vlog with Farah Khan, Raveena addressed the rumours, referring to the incident as 'classroom politics,' explaining that both she and Karisma were 'kids at that time.'Raveena, who appeared on Farah's YouTube channel, confronted the filmmaker for speaking publicly about her fights with Karisma. She said, "You went everywhere and said that fights were happening on set. When did we fight? What did I do? I was sitting with dancers who were my friends, and they were sharing non-veg jokes."advertisementFarah responded and stated, "Now everyone's kids are going to the same school, and we keep meeting on annual days." The actor replied, "We were also kids at that time. We were 20-21 years old. It was classroom politics, and we had to face that." Farah had previously spoken about the incident during an episode of Koffee With Karan in 2007. When Karan Johar asked, "Which is the worst fight you have seen between two actresses?" Farah recalled, "I was once doing a song with Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon, long ago, in a film called 'Aatish.' They were both having some kind of teenage spat. They were hitting each other with their wigs. They were wearing these wigs with plaits and beads in it. One was hitting, the other was stamping her foot with her heel. It was quite childish. I am sure they will laugh about it now."advertisementIn a recent interview with India Today, Aamir said, "We had a lovely time. Also, I have to say it was also a tough time because I was the only actor who used to come on time. Karisma aati thi toh Raveena chali jati thi. Bahut mushkil se woh film bani thi (Karisma used to come to shoot and leave, and then Raveena would come. It was a challenge to shoot it)."In one of her previous interviews with Lehren Retro, Raveena spoke about being replaced by Karisma in 'Sajan Chale Sasural.' She stated that, "I have always believed in healthy competition because that brings out the best in you. But I am not a cutthroat person, nobody can say Raveena got me removed from a project or Raveena refused to work with a newcomer. I have never done that kind of politics and groupism but others have blatantly done politics against me. I was supposed to do 'Saajan Chale Sasural' with David Dhawan and Govinda and they told me this later. I had even signed 'Vijaypath', I lost the film."Raveen and Karisma worked together in movies like 'Andaz Apna Apna' and 'Aatish.'Raveena was last seen in the show 'Karmma Calling', streaming on Watch IN THIS STORY#Raveena Tandon#Karisma Kapoor#Farah Khan
