In 1975, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra's 'Sholay' made Rs 50 crores; then why was it declared a FLOP?
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In 1975, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra's 'Sholay' made Rs 50 crores; then why was it declared a FLOP?
‘Arey ooh samba kitne aadmi the?’ asked Gabbar and got the reply ‘Sarkaar do!’ Yes, they were two men - Jay and Veeru aka Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra. Yes, they were two men, two writers, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, and one Bollywood classic - ‘Sholay.’ According to film experts and cinephiles, Bollywood has lived in two eras, divided between before and after Sholay's release.
