Considered to be one of the greatest classics of Indian cinema, Sholay had
the longest theatrical run when first released in 1975.Sholay (Flames) tells the
story of Jai (Amitabh bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), two small time crooks
called in by Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) to fight the tyranny of Gabbar
Singh (Amjad Khan). Thakur Baldev Singh is one of the unfortunate victims who
lost his entire family to Gabbar Singh's violence. It depicts the utter
worthlessness of violence as a way of life. At the same time it is also the
story of a village community who realize that non-violence does not mean
cowardice, and to stand up to terror and lawless killers is the duty of every
brave citizen in India.Sholay features excellent performances by Sanjeev Kumar,
Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri under the
direction of Ramesh Sippy. Also featuring a timeless soundtrack score by the
inimitable R. D. Burman.
