50 Years of Sholay: Hema Malini Expresses Joy on Iconic Film’s Milestone

The film 'Sholay', released on 15 August 1975, is considered one of Bollywood's biggest and memorable films. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film featured veteran actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, and Jaya Bachchan in lead roles. The film Sholay is going to complete its 50 years on 15 August 2025. On this special occasion, veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini expressed happiness on the completion of 50 years of the film. 

Hema Malini shared her thoughts on the completion of 50 years of the film 'Sholay' 

Let us tell you that while talking about the film 'Sholay', Hema Malini told ANI, "We are happy. When we started working, we did not know that the film would be such a big hit. Now after 50 years you are asking questions about it in the Parliament. At that time I did not know that we would come to the Parliament. That time was different. The film was made. It is difficult to make another 'Sholay'".

The film 'Sholay' was released on 15 August 1975

Sholay is a 1975 Indian epic action-adventure film directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by his father G. P. Sippy and written by Salim-Javed. Music was given by R. D. Burman. The film Sholay was released on 15 August 1975 

Story of Sholay

Sholay revolves around two criminals, Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), who are brought to the village by former police officer Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) to take revenge on the dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri also play Veeru and Jai's lovers, Basanti and Radha.

Hema Malini Workfront

Talking about the work front, Hema Malini was last seen in Shimla Mirchi, starring Rajkumar Rao and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles. It was released in 2020.

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