Do you know Sholay wasn't the first title choice of the film? Find what it was originally named inside.

In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many films come and go, but there are a few films that are ageless and continue to remain unforgettable. One such example of this is a film that was released 50 years ago, but even today, it’s very much part of the pop culture; people talk about its characters, its scenes, and its powerful dialogues. But what’s interesting is that before this film became a blockbuster, there was an interesting story about how it got its name.

Where the Idea Started

The idea of Sholay first came to writer Salim Khan when he was working in Chambal. Local police officers there told him real stories about dangerous dacoits. Soon after hearing this, he felt i

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