Hindi    Aug 15, 1975 (India)

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Sholay is a 1975 Indian Bollywood comedy, drama, action, romance, th, thriller film released on Aug 15, 1975. The film is directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by G. P. Sippy.

A police officer's family is killed by a feared bandit named Gabbar Singh, he decides to take revenge and hires two notorious convicts, Jai and Veeru to teach that bandit a lesson of his life. The film shows, how these two convicts embark on a journey to finish off a dreaded bandit completely.

Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar), a former Police officer hires two goons Jaidev (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), who are criminals but somewhere nice-at-heart. Thakur wants them to capture Gabbar Singh (Amzad Khan), the most dreaded Dacoit. He offers them a huge amount for the purpose which forces them to give it a shot. After a few days, tThey come to Thakur's village Ramgarh where Thakur also gives them a place to stay. While on their mission to trap Gabbar and vanish his fear among the villagers, Veeru falls in love with Basanti (Hema Malini), who in an effervescent tonga driver and a complete chatter-box. On the other hand, Jai falls for Radha (Jaya Bhaduri), Thakur's younger daughter-in-law who is now a widow. After a few days when the entire village is immersed in celebrating Holi, Gabbar singh unexpectedly attacks the village. Although Jai and Veeru manage to come out unscathed from his attack, they are furious with Thakur, who according to them left them alone in the battle-field. Thats when they realise that Thakur's entire family was butchered by Gabbar years ago, and not only that, Gabbar also chopped Thakur's hands off, leaving a man helpless who once loved to play with danger. A hitherto agitated and angry couple of soldiers, Jai and Veeru now realise their ignorance. They understand the pathos Thakur must have faced all these while, and are now determined to leave no stones unturned to catch Gabbar for him. As time passes by, Jai and Veeru realise the futility in the world of crime and decide to start a new life once they complete their mission. But will Life give them a second chance? Now, is it Thakur's battle or theirs? Will Thakur take his revenge from Gabbar?

Veeru and Jai try to capture Gabbar under instruction of Thakur


A saga of revenge, it tells of a brave police officer who seeks the support of two gay mercenaries to settle score with a deadly dacoit leader, who had annihilated his family and made him lame for sending him to the gaol. "Sholay" is the story of a retired police oiidcer who, while in service, was obsessed by his dedication to duty, to bring about the rule of law in a region terrorised by a gang of ruthless dacoits led by Gabbar(Amjad Khan). After his retirement, too, Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar), saddened and enraged by the massacre of his family me mbers at the hands of Gabbar and his gang, takes a vow to even the score with maniac killer and crush Gabber under his boots. . Thakur Baldev Singh seeks the help of two adventurers, Veeru (Dharmendra), and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan). The two of them were vagrants, vagabonds, always on the wrong side of law. The only home they ever had known was a jail, the only relative or a friend they ever had was each other. In and out of jail, they fought and blasted their wa through life, living on their wits and guts. But they were golden hearted souls, too and once they had saved the life of Thakur Baldev Singh from Gabbar and his gang. Now Thakur turns to the same pair of small-time adventurer-crooks to bring Gabbar to book. He offers them a large sum of money in addition to the Government reward for capturing Gabbar. . Veeru and Jai agree to help Thakur in this dangerous mission. they go to Thakurs village which still is the main target of Gabbars attack. Veeru meets the charming village tonga driver Basanti(Heema Malini), and falls in love with her while Jai is drawn to Radha(Jaya Bhaduri), the widowed daughter-in-low of Thakur Baldev Singh. . The dawn of love in their lives, the affection and trust of the villagers, the confidence placed in them by Thakur Baldev Singh and the realisation that for the first time theywere not on the wrong side of law but helping to catch these killers who were challenging the forces of law, brought a softening about and a welcome change in the personalities of the two gay adventurer friends. Even as the battle with Gabber and his gang of sadist killers began to hot up and the first flames of violence blazed across the horizon, Jai turned to his friend one day and said: "Veeru"....if violence could force us to take to the guns may be the new found love in our lives could also send us to the field, to the plough and live a life of peace at last" . But it proved to be only a dream for Gabbar beheaded a village lad as a warning kidnapped Basanti, captured Veeru, till Jai came riding to seek revenge. The gunfire fills the rocky region-but for the last time. It is a battle of life and death. It is the time for the Thakur to fullfild his vow and finish for ever those killers who for years had played havoc with peoples lives, honour and dignity. . It is time for Veeru to turn a new page in life and and to discover the happiness of a lawful existence, with the inspiring love of Basanti by his side. Check out this page for more updates on Sholay.

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  • prakashreddy9

    5.0

    All Time Hit Movie

    prakashreddy9, 9 years ago
    This is one of best movie of all time.
  • rajesh93

    5.0

    All Time Hit Movie

    rajesh93, 9 years ago
    This is one of best movie of all time.
  • kailashmisra

    5.0

    sholey rocker sholey ..........

    kailashmisra, 9 years ago
    This is one of best movie of all time.

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