Name: Sholay: The Final Cut (1975)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1975-08-15
Cast: Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar

One of Bollywood’s most legendary films, Sholay follows a retired policeman, Thakur, who enlists two petty thieves to help him catch Gabbar Singh, a feared and dangerous dacoit. As they prepare to take down Gabbar, the thieves discover the real reason behind Thakur’s mission.

Sholay: The Final Cut (1975)

Sholay: The Final Cut| Trailer | Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema, Jaya | In Cinemas 12 Dec 2025

Dharmendra is a celebrated actor known for his work in Bollywood. Considered as one of the greatest stars of Hindi cinema, he grew from being a romantic hero to an action hero during the 1970s. In 2012, he was honoured India's third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. He has won several prestigious awards including the Filmfare and National Film Awards for his contribution to Indian cinema. Some of his best known movies include Bandini, Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar, Baazi, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Blackmail and Naseeb.

Dharmendra

The global icon, Amitabh Bachchan is one of the biggest superstars of Bollywood movies. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, the actor became a rage in Indian cinema during the 1970’s & 80’s with his “angry young man” image & still continues to dominate the showbiz with his exceptional star power. The “Shehenshah” of Bollywood is best known for his movies like Deewar (1975), Sholay (1975), Zanjeer (1973), Agneepath (1990), Silsila (1981), Sarkaar (2005), Paa (2009) & Pink (2016). He made his Hollywood debut in 2013 with The Great Gatsby.

Amitabh Bachchan

Hema Malini is an Indian actress, dancer, writer, director, producer, and politician. She is primarily known for her work in Hindi films. Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam. 

Hema Malini

Jaya Bachchan is an award-winning Bollywood film actress and politician, known as one of the finest actresses of her time. Her most notable movie performances were seen in Piya Ka Ghar (1972), Uphaar (1971), Koshish (1971), Kora Kagaz (1974), Sholay (1975), and Zanjeer (1973), to name a few. She has also appeared in commercially successful films like Fiza (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). In 2016, the actress made a cameo appearance in the Kareena-Arjun starrer Ki & Ka. Her 2017 reelases includes Alif and The Great Leader.

Jaya Bachchan

Sanjeev Kumar

Govardhan Asrani popularly known simply as Asrani, is an Indian actor and director whose Bollywood career has spanned five decades. He has acted in over 350 Hindi films. Asrani has played the lead hero, character roles, comedic roles and supporting roles. He is best known for his role in Sholay as a jailer.

Asrani

Amjad Khan

Sachin Pilgaonkar is a celebrated actor and singer in the Hindi and Marathi film industry. As a child artist, he appeared in 65 films. Sachin delivered movies like Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Balika Badhu (1976), Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) and Nadiya Ke Paar (1982). Apart from this, he has also directed popular Marathi movies like Mai Baap (1982), Navri Mile Navryala (1984), Amchyasarkhe Aamich (1990) and Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004). He is married to famous actor Supriya Pilgaonkar.

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