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Sholay
“They are criminals, no doubt. But they’re brave. They’re dangerous because they know how to fight. They’re bad, but there’s a good side to them as well.”
From Curry Western to Cultural Phenomenon: Sholay at 50
Released in 1975, Ramesh Sippy's Sholay revolutionized Indian cinema by blending Western genre conventions with Bollywood sensibilities. This epic action-adventure, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, took the "dacoit Western" subgenre to new heights while drawing inspiration from Seven Samurai. Initially struggling at the box office, Sholay went on to become one of Indian…
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