Old is Gold: Sholay turns 45: Shweta Bachchan shares throwback pic from set, says India tryst with its movies has been long and beautiful

Shweta Bachchan shared a throwback picture from the sets of her dad’s iconic film, Sholay, because it turned 45 on Saturday.

As her father Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic film, Sholay, turned 45 on Saturday, Shweta Bachchan posted a throwback picture from the sets. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the revenge saga featured Amitabh, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bachchan.

All the lead male actors are often seen within the on-set image. “India’s tryst with its movies has been an extended and delightful one. What an ideal day to celebrate both (thank you @sheenasees for this) and as they assert within the movie business- The Show Must continue #independenceday #45yearsofSHOLAY,” Shweta captioned the image.

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India’s tryst with its movies has been a long and beautiful one. What a perfect day to celebrate both (thank you @sheenasees for this) and as they say in the movie business- The Show Must Go On #independenceday #45yearsofSHOLAY

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In an interview with PTI, Ramesh recounted performing on the film. “The basic idea was about two young guys (Jai and Veeru) on the run, their love for adventure and the way they become involved during this emotional story of Thakur. All the character came into place one-by-one. It took a lifetime of its own as we discussed and moved further within the script. The journey of making Sholay, including scripting and casting, took a touch over two years,” he said. The shoot started on October 3, 1973 and therefore the film hit the theatres on Assumption , 1975.

“We felt that we were making a damn good film but never that 45 years later we might be talking about it. Everyone put their best foot forward. But we didn’t expect this much (love and following). it's become a phenomenon,” he added.

Amitabh and Dharmendra, who essayed the roles of young men hired by an ex-cop to save lots of his villagers, initially wanted to play the long-lasting villain, Gabbar. However, the role eventually visited Amjad.



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Old Filmi You Remember this OUTRAGEOUS 80s filmi fashion?

Sonam Kapoor recreated Rekha's Khoobsurat, Kartik Aaryan's Love Aaj Kal had Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak-inspired courtship, Sonakshi Sinha's dance number in Himmatwala saw some Reena Roy-ripped disco fervor and recently, we saw Ayushmann Khurrana's shimmering ode to Bappi Lahiri's 1985 classic, Pyar Bina Chain Kahan Re in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.

Just proves that if there's one thing about the decade our glamorous lot is in NO RUSH to replicate, it is the '80s's kitschy, over-the-top sartorial style.

Sukanya Verma curates a gallery of outrageous '80s Bollywood fashion purely for your amusement.

Amrita Singh, Shukriya


My Caped Valentine, anyone? If an actress was cast as a superhero in that era, this is what her costume would be.


A closer look proves there's nothing like match-much or bling overkill in the 1980s.

Padmini Kolhapure, Bewafai


As if Bollywood lyrics likening the heroine's heart, walk, dance to a peacock wasn't enough, there's one giant sequinned motif embroidered on Padmini's kurta to make its point.

Less is Mor?

Juhi Chawla, Love Love Love


This is what happens when the costume designer mistakes the leading lady for Master Raju.


Oh look, she even does 'Namaste Uncle' like Master Raju. Cho Chweet!

Dimple Kapadia, Sikka


They are probably called distressed denim for a reason.


Except for Dimple Kapadia's unintended tribute to Phatichar is the stuff of junk.

The kind that should never, NEVER be recycled.

Meenakshi Seshadri, Shahenshah


I am still collecting my thoughts about Meenakshi's two-tone Barbie.


But the lady's two-tone eyeshadow is the stuff of Harvey Dent's dreams and Simi Garewal's nightmares.

Mithun Chakraborty, Aamne Samne


What's shinier than one Mithun in a leather jacket?

Easy.

Two Mithuns in leather jackets.

Govinda, Dariya Dil


Movie titles only Govinda could do justice to? Let's see -- Colour No 1, Rangeela Babu...

Poonam Dhillon, Laila


Miss Chamko has a competition!


Mission outshine all the zillion chandeliers in the room.

Neelam, Sindoor


What do you think of retro Bollywood's Little Miss Gulabo?

Reena Roy, Main Intequaam Loonga


While on unsubtlety, how's Reena Roy's pink on pink, pink pineapple, pink furry hair clip next to pink wall lamps for matchy-matchy?

Tina Munim, Bade Dilwale


Why bother tying half the hair when one can half do the trick? It's the one-trick ponytail!

Rati Agnihotri, Star


Where would the '80s be without all its gold?

But it's the pair of creepy cats embellished on Rati's top that's attracting all the attention. Cult stuff, this!

Shatrughan Sinha, Zalzala


And that's Shotgun in his best Rodeo Romeo avatar showing what it takes to khamosh the world in one instant. Three decades have gone, lips remain sealed.

Sridevi and Jeetendra, Dharm Adhikari

Between Sridevi's fur overload and Jeetendra's We are the world sweatshirt, we are hard pressed to find dots that connect.

And that's the '80s best explained.




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