Javed Akhtar: ‘Sholay Was Initially Rejected by Half the Industry’ | The Quint

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On 15 August 2025, Sholay completes 50 years of being released, watched, loved, and quoted across generations. Javed Akhtar, who co-wrote Sholay with Salim Khan, speaks to senior journalist Harinder Baweja about what makes the film one of Indian cinema’s most enduring classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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