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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 47. Chapters: Sholay, Rahul Dev Burman, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Shaan, Namkeen, Ijaazat, Khel Khel Mein, Dum Maro Dum, Padosan, 1942: A Love Story, Teesri Manzil, Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, Gol Maal, Jawani Diwani, Kati Patang, Amar Prem, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Satte Pe Satta, Kitaab, Masoom, Caravan, Raampur Ka Lakshman, Dharam Karam, Kaalia, Saagar, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Bombay to Goa, Khubsoorat, Naram Garam, The Great Gambler, Kudrat, Baseraa, Rang Birangi, Balika Badhu, Anamika, Aandhi, Nauker, Shalimar, Angoor, Aap Ki Kasam, Manoranjan, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai, Mehbooba, Mahaan, Parichay, Do Chor, Bandhe Haath, Jurmana, Libaas, Baharon Ke Sapne, Buddha Mil Gaya, Pyar Ka Mausam, Kala Sona, Bhoot Bungla, Karm, Zehreela Insaan, Warrant, Khushboo, Raja Rani, Karishma, Dil Padosi Hai, Jheel Ke Us Paar, Paraya Dhan, Ajnabee, Apna Desh, Andar Baahar, Bemisal, Chandi Sona, Khote Sikkay, Mela, Heera Panna, Hamare Tumhare, Mazdoor. Excerpt: Sholay (Hindi:, Urdu:, English: Embers) is a 1975 Indian action adventure film produced by G.P. Sippy and directed by his son Ramesh Sippy. It is considered among the greatest films in the history of Indian cinema. Released on 15 August 1975, it stars Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bhaduri and Amjad Khan. The film, shot in the rocky terrain of Ramanagara, Karnataka, is the story of two criminals hired to capture a ruthless dacoit by the name of Gabbar Singh. When first released, Sholay opened to a tepid response, but word of mouth convinced movie-goers to give the film a chance, and soon it became a box office phenomenon. It ran for 286 weeks straight (more than five years) in one Mumbai theatre. Sholay achieved a still-standing record of 60 golden jubilees (50 consecutive weeks) across India. It was the first film in the history of Indian cinema t...