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News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Hema Malini Says Sholay Stunt Scenes Were Created 'Especially' For Her: 'Must Make Her Fight'
Last Updated: Hema Malini reflected on performing stunts as Basanti in Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay' as it completed 50 years. Hema Malini reflected on doing action sequences as Basanti in Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay' as the iconic movie completed 50 years of release on Friday. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Hema Malini was asked, 'You performed stunts in the film. How did you manage that?" Speaking to IANS, the actress and politician revealed they she has done stunts in many of her films. 'Fight sequences used to be created in the films especially for me — 'If Hema Malini is there in the film, we must make her fight.' Whatever character I am playing, there had to be a fight sequence," she revealed. Talking about 'Sholay', Hema Malini added, 'There were action sequences in Sholay as well, but they were mostly while going in the tanga (Horse Cart) — the dacoits are all behind me, chasing me. There is a very beautiful chasing scene in the movie. Every scene in the film is a moving shot, nothing is in one place." She said that she will show 'Sholay' to her grandchildren. When asked, 'We are talking about Sholay even after fifity years. You have grandchidren. Have they seen Sholay.?" Hema Malini replied, 'I don't think so, but now that it has completed fifty years, I will show it to them. I will make them sit in my house one day and watch it in mini theatre, definitely." She also shared that initially she was unhappy with her role in Sholay as she thought it was a small role compared to her earlier hit films like 'Sita and Geeta'. 'When 'Sholay' was offered to me, after making 'Seeta Aur Geeta', the same director, Ramesh Sippy told me, 'So many other characters are there and you are also one of them.' So I was feeling a little disappointed, thinking, 'Why only small role for me? Why not a bigger role?'" she revealed. However, later the filmmaker informed that her role would have a huge impact, insisting her to accept the role. First Published: 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
50 years of Sholay: Hema Malini says she will show the film to her grandchildren
'Sholay,' the biggest blockbuster of Indian cinema, celebrates its Golden Jubilee; Hema Malini shared with IANS that she wants to show the iconic film to her grandchildren. Hema Malini played the iconic role of Basanti in the film, a character that is remembered even today. When asked, "We are talking about Sholay even after fifty years. You have grandchildren. Have they seen 'Sholay'?" Replying to this, Hema Malini said, "I don't think so, but now that it has completed fifty years, I will show it to them. I will make them sit in my house one day and watch it in mini theater, definitely." Hema Malini also revealed that initially she was not happy with the role she was offered in 'Sholay' as she thought it was a small role as compared to her earlier hit films like 'Sita and Geeta.' She said, "When 'Sholay' was offered to me, after making 'Seeta Aur Geeta,' the same director, Ramesh Sippy , told me, 'So many other characters are there, and you are also one of them.' So I was feeling a little disappointed, thinking, 'Why only a small role for me? Why not a bigger role?" However, the actress was informed by the director that her role will have a big impact, and insisted that she accept the role. She further mentioned, "I had faith in him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo So I said, 'Okay, I will do it.' The first day of the shooting, when we went, he told me that it is different than what you have done in all these years". "I said, 'Is it just like a Geeta's role in Seeta Aur Geeta?'. He said, 'That was different; this is different but similar.' And then they told me how the dialogue I'll be speaking and all that. And then because it's a long dialogue, I have to speak continuously, nonstop. So that was the beauty of the whole character. It was very witty and I was the only one who was giving relief in the film," she added. 'Sholay,' the most iconic film of Hindi cinema, was released on August 15, 1975. Although it initially received a lukewarm response at the box office, it gradually gained momentum through word of mouth. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
