Salim-Javed to Host Exclusive Screening of Sholay in Mumbai After 49 Years
The docuseries Angry Young Men, which highlights the career of salim khan and Javed Akhtar, has been receiving tremendous acclaim. To commemorate this, Salim and Javed will host a special screening of their classic film Sholay on august 31 in Mumbai. This iconic film, featuring amitabh bachchan, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and hema Malini, will be shown exclusively in Mumbai.
On Instagram, tiger Baby official announced, “Experience the magic of Salim-Javed 50 years later. Join us for a one-time screening of Sholay this Saturday, august 31!” The motion poster reveals that the screening will be free of charge. Fans have shared their excitement, with one recalling, “It was the first bollywood film I ever watched as a child in iran with my family—an iconic movie, and who would have thought I’d meet his daughter one day?” Another fan commented, “Wow! Looks like history is being made again.”
Released in 1975, Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay remains a timeless classic, continuing to captivate audiences decades later with its Western-style narrative, memorable dialogues, and compelling characters. The film remains a favorite in television reruns due to its enduring appeal.
Angry Young Men is a three-part docuseries that explores the influential careers of salim khan and Javed Akhtar, showcasing how their groundbreaking scripts and the 'Angry Young Man' archetype revolutionized hindi cinema in the 1970s. Through interviews with the duo and other industry figures, the series delves into their significant contributions to films like Sholay, Deewaar, and Don, highlighting their lasting impact on culture and cinema.