I clearly recall witnessing fancy dress contests in schools and clubs filled with kids competing as Gabbar Singh, Veeru, Jai ...

From a widow's muted desire to politics to caste status quo to extra-judicial methods to tackle crime—Sholay is a gift that keeps teaching.

The song is “Mera rang de basanti chola”. On December 19, 1927, Bismil wrote his last letter to his mother before calmly walking to the gallows.

Lajwanti is none other than Basanti's sister, who dances in Chandni Bar. Gabbar is assisted by various bandits, including the Singh brothers: Jangal, Mangal, and Dangal, all escaped convicts.