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After his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.
Sholay (1975) is a action film directed by Ramesh Sippy, released on August 15, 1975 with a runtime of 3h 28m. It stars Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Khan. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 330 ratings.
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Dharmendra
as Veeru
Amitabh Bachchan
as Jai
Sanjeev Kumar
as Thakur Baldev Singh
Amjad Khan
as Gabbar Singh
Hema Malini
as Basanti
Jaya Bachchan
as Radha
Leela Mishra
as Mausi
Mac Mohan
as Sambha
Viju Khote
as Kaalia
A.K. Hangal
as Imaam Saheb
Asrani
as Jailor
Jagdeep
as Soorma Bhopali
Directed by Ramesh Sippy, written by Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar and Anand Bakshi, produced by G.P. Sippy.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 330 ratings.
When Sholay released in India, it didn’t just succeed—it became a cultural event. If you enjoy Bollywood, or you want an entry point into 1970s theatrical-era Hindi cinema—when widescreen spectacle was the default and films were designed for packed houses—Sholay is essential. Visually, it’s built for scale. It was shot in 70mm (often associated with an ~2.2:1 presentation), giving it that grand, panoramic feel that…
Reviewed on February 20, 2026
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Sholay (1975) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Sholay (1975) includes Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan and Hema Malini. The film was directed by Ramesh Sippy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Sholay was released on August 15, 1975 and runs for 3h 28m.
Sholay (1975) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 330 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official Sholay trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
