Sholay (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1975, Sholay is an action film directed by Ramesh Sippy, running about 204 minutes. “The greatest cast ever assembled! The greatest story ever told!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his family is murdered by a notorious and ruthless bandit, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture the bandit.
Who’s in it. Sholay stars Amitabh Bachchan as Jai, Dharmendra as Veeru, Sanjeev Kumar as Thakur Baldev Singh and Hema Malini as Basanti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Sholay has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sholay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sholay tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sholay (1975)?
- In US, Sholay is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sholay worth watching?
- Sholay holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sholay?
- Sholay stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan.
- When was Sholay released?
- Sholay was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 204 minutes.