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Hindustan Times
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‘Dobara doosra Sholay banana mushkil hai': Shy Hema Malini talks about her 1975 film as it clocks 50 years of release
Actor Hema Malini has talked about her 1975 film Sholay as it will complete 50 years of release on August 15. Speaking with news agency ANI, Hema said that "dobara doosra Sholay banana mushkil hai (it'll be difficult to make another Sholay again)". Written by Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan, the film also features Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Sanjeev Kumar. Hema Malini starred as Basanti in the 1975 film Sholay. Hema Malini talks about Sholay As the film celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Hema lauded the film. "Khushi hoti hai. Sholay jab kaam karna shuru kiya tha toh malum nahi tha ki itna bada hit hoga (I feel happy. When I started working in Sholay, I didn't know that it would be such a hit)." Hema says Sholay can't be made again "After 50 years, you are all going to ask me questions about that in Parliament. Tab kya pata tha ki Parliament mein aayenge? Woh waqt toh alag doosra Sholay banana mushkil hai (Who knew I'd be in Parliament then? It was a different be difficult to make another Sholay again)," she added. She seemingly referred to the current trend of remakes. About Sholay Sholay has become a cult favourite in Indian cinema owing to its powerful story, memorable characters, iconic dialogues, and evergreen songs such as Yeh Dosti, Mehbooba Mehbooba, Haa Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Holi Ke Din, and others. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film underperformed at the box office but became a favourite in the following years. The film's story focuses on the Ramgarh village, where retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) plans to defeat the notorious bandit, Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan), with the help of the mischievous Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra). Upon arriving in the village, the duo realises the menace of Gabbar Singh and double their efforts to help Thakur. Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini are seen playing Jai and Veeru's love interests as Basanti and Radha, respectively.
NDTV
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sholay Turns 50: Hema Malini Says She "Didn't Know That It Would Be A Hit"
Mumbai (Maharashtra): The iconic Sholay has completed 50 years since its release, marking a significant milestone in its cinematic journey. Written by the epic Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan, the 1975 film features the legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in the lead alongside Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, and Sanjeev Kumar. As the film celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, veteran actress Hema Malini has shared her delight. Speaking to ANI, the actress-turned-politician said, "It feels great. When I started working on 'Sholay', I didn't know that it would be such a hit, and after 50 years, you would be asking me questions about it in the Parliament. That was a different time." She also emphasised that there can never be another Sholay, seemingly referring to the current trend of remakes. Released in 1975, Sholay has turned into a cult favourite in Indian cinema, owing to its powerful story, memorable characters, iconic dialogues, and the evergreen songs like 'Yeh Dosti', 'Mehbooba Mehbooba', 'Haa Jab Tak Hai Jaan', 'Holi Ke Din' and others. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film underperformed at the box office, only to become a favourite in the following years. The film's story focuses on the Ramgarh village, where retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) plans to defeat the notorious bandit, Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan), with the help of the mischievous Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra). Upon arriving in the village, the duo realises the menace of Gabbar Singh and double their efforts to help Thakur. Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini are seen playing Jai and Veeru's love interests as Basanti and Radha, respectively.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
50 years of 'Sholay': Hema Malini remembers the magic, says ‘There can never be another'
The iconic 'Sholay' has completed 50 years of its release, marking a significant milestone in its cinematic journey. Written by the epic Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan, the 1975 film features the legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in the lead alongside Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, and Sanjeev Kumar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As the film celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, veteran actress Hema Malini has shared her delight. Speaking to ANI, the actress-turned-politician said, "It feels great. When I started working on 'Sholay', I didn't know that it would be such a hit, and after 50 years, you would be asking me questions about it in the Parliament. That was a different time." She also emphasised that there can never be another 'Sholay', seemingly referring to the current trend of remakes. Released in 1975, 'Sholay' has turned into a cult favourite in Indian cinema, owing to its powerful story, memorable characters, iconic dialogues, and the evergreen songs like 'Yeh Dosti', 'Mehbooba Mehbooba', 'Haa Jab Tak Hai Jaan', 'Holi Ke Din' and others. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film underperformed at the box office, only to become a favourite in the following years. The film's story focuses on the Ramgarh village, where retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) plans to defeat the notorious bandit, Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan) with the help of the mischievious Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra). Upon arriving in the village, the duo realises the menace of Gabbar Singh and double on the efforts to help Thakur. Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini are seen playing Jai and Veeru's love interests as Basanti and Radha respectively.
Mint
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Difficult to make another': Hema Malini 'feels great' as Sholay completes 50 years
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): The iconic 'Sholay' has completed 50 years of its release, marking a significant milestone in its cinematic journey. Written by the epic Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan, the 1975 film features the legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in the lead alongside Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, and Sanjeev Kumar. As the film celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, veteran actress Hema Malini has shared her delight. Speaking to ANI, the actress-turned-politician said, "It feels great. When I started working on 'Sholay', I didn't know that it would be such a hit, and after 50 years, you would be asking me questions about it in the Parliament. That was a different time." She also emphasised that there can never be another 'Sholay', seemingly referring to the current trend of remakes. Released in 1975, 'Sholay' has turned into a cult favourite in Indian cinema, owing to its powerful story, memorable characters, iconic dialogues, and the evergreen songs like 'Yeh Dosti', 'Mehbooba Mehbooba', 'Haa Jab Tak Hai Jaan', 'Holi Ke Din' and others. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film underperformed at the box office, only to become a favourite in the following years. The film's story focuses on the Ramgarh village, where retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) plans to defeat the notorious bandit, Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan) with the help of the mischievious Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra). Upon arriving in the village, the duo realises the menace of Gabbar Singh and double on the efforts to help Thakur. Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini are seen playing Jai and Veeru's love interests as Basanti and Radha respectively. (ANI)
