Question 1

Why was Amjad Khan almost dropped from playing Gabbar Singh in Sholay?

Accepted Answer

Scriptwriter Javed Akhtar initially found Amjad Khan's voice too weak for the role of the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh.

Question 2

Which famous film scene inspired the killing of Thakur's family by Gabbar?

Accepted Answer

The scene is an adaptation of the killing of the McBain family by Frank in Sergio Leone's 'Once Upon A Time In The West'.

Question 3

What unique box office milestone did Sholay achieve in Indian cinema?

Accepted Answer

It was the first Indian film to celebrate a silver-jubilee (25-week) initial release at over 100 theaters across India.

Question 4

Which major film festivals has Sholay been selected for in recent years?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for the BFI London Film Festival, New York Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2025.

Question 5

What was the main inspiration behind Sholay's creation?

Accepted Answer

The film was directly inspired by Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns, Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai', and 'Bandidos', leading some critics to call it a 'curry western'.

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