When first released, Sholay received negative critical reviews and a tepid commercial response, but favourable word-of-mouth publicity helped it to become a box office success. In 1990, the original director's cut of 204 minutes became available on home media. After the mandated the removal of several violent scenes, Sholay was released with a length of 198 minutes. The film was shot in the rocky terrain of, in the southern state of, over a span of two and a half years. In 2005, the judges of the 50th annual named it the.
It was ranked first in the 's 2002 poll of 'Top 10 Indian Films' of all time. Sholay is considered a classic and one of the best. And also star, as Veeru and Jai's love interests.
The film follows two criminals, Veeru and Jai (played by and, respectively), hired by a retired police officer to capture the ruthless.
₹150 million Sholay (, meaning ') is a 1975 Indian -, written by, directed by, and produced by his father. Running time 204 minutes Country India Language Hindi-Urdu Budget ₹30 million Box office est.
