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.

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.