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Independence Day 2025: 9 patriotic sports films to watch this holiday weekend

As India gears up to celebrate another year of Independence Day, we take a look at sports dramas that ignited patriotic fervour. From Shah Rukh Khan’s epic monologue in ‘Chak De! India’ to unearthing the hidden stories of  Syed Abdul Rahim in ‘Maidaan’, and Murlikant Petkar in ‘Chandu Champion’, we’ve got your holiday weekend binge-list sorted.  Chak De! IndiaShah Rukh Khan's sports drama film 'Chak De India' is one of the most loved films in Indian cinema. Directed by Shimit Amin, the film was based on the journey of the Indian national women's hockey team, where Shah Rukha portrayed the role of the coach of the team. Released on August 10, 2007, the film received the National Award for Best Popular Film for Providing Wholesome Entertainment. ‘83Ranveer Singh's sports biopic '83' shows him portraying Kapil Dev, captain of the 1983 cricket World Cup-winning team. It also stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Addinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, R Badree and Pankaj Tripathi. It was on June 25, 1983, when India lifted their first-ever cricket World Cup title, defeating West Indies in the finals by 43 runs at the Lord's Cricket Ground. Chandu ChampionDirected by Kabir Khan and jointly produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, 'Chandu Champion' tells the inspiring tale of a determined athlete. Kartik Aaryan portrays Chandu in this film, which is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming. Mary KomStepping into the shoes of the legendary Indian boxer Mary Kom, Priyanka Chopra Jonas delivered a powerhouse performance that showcased her dedication and versatility as an actor. The film not only highlighted her physical transformation but also her ability to embody the spirit of a real-life hero. Dangal Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari 'Dangal' was released in the year 2016. Starring actor Aamir Khan in the lead role the film was declared a blockbuster hit and is one of the highest-grossing Indian films. The film was based on India's first female wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari and their father Mahaveer Singh Phogat. MaidaanAjay Devgn’s film ‘Maidaan’ centers around the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, the revered coach of the Indian national football team. Based on a true story, 'Maidaan' is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. The film boasts a musical score by Oscar-winner AR Rahman. In 2020, producer Boney Kapoor had to dismantle the film set due to the lockdown imposed to curb the coronavirus pandemic. In May 2021, the set of 'Maidaan' was destroyed by Cyclone Tauktae. Finally, the movie is all set to be released in theatres on April 10, 2024. Bhaag Milkha BhaagFarhan Akhtar's portrayal of Milkha Singh was highly praised for his dedication and transformation into the character. Milkha Singh was one of India's most renowned athletes and a former national champion in the 400-meter race. The film depicts his inspiring journey, starting from his traumatic childhood during the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, where he lost most of his family members, to becoming a successful athlete and a national hero. The film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success. Gold In ‘Gold’ Akshay Kumar plays the role of Tapan Das, a character which is based on the man who led India to win gold in hockey at the 1948 London Olympics. The films also marked the Bollywood debut of Mouni Roy.  SoormaThe movie starring Diljit Dosanjh is an inspiring true story of the human spirit, about a hockey player, Sandeep Singh, who made headlines for his miraculous comeback after an unfortunate accident. It is a lesser-known fact that Sandeep has been hailed as one of the world's most dangerous drag-flickers of all time with drag speeds of over 145 km/hr, which led to his nickname, 'Flicker Singh'. (With inputs from ANI)

06 August,2025 07:07 PM IST | Mumbai
Shammi Kapoor in a song from Bluff Master (L); Prabhu Deva and Sonakshi Sinha in OMG

Janmashtami 2025: Bollywood movies with elaborate Dahi Handi scenes

Krishna Janmashtami or Janmashtami is almost here and the devotees are already in the festive mood. Over the years, the Indian film industry has taken the celebration to the next level by giving the audience a larger-than-life experience of watching Dahi Handi on the silver screen. Through a variety of films and their songs, filmmakers have encapsulated the emotion behind the festival with a touch of glamour and grandeur. Be it songs or highly dramatic sequences, no stone has been left unturned to show Janmashtami and Dahi Handi in the best possible way.  Amid festive fervour and celebrations, let's revisit how Bollywood captured the true essence of Dahi Handi on the big screen over the years. From Agneepath to OMG, it couldn't get better. Bluffmaster Shammi Kapoor's dance requires no introduction. He shook his leg to desi tunes in Bluffmaster. Taking fans by surprise, Shammi also broke a Dahi Handi during the song Govinda Ala Re. Aankhen Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Arjun Rampal's film Aankhen has an important sequence associated with the festival. A character in the film gets inspired to attempt a bank heist after he sees a group of visually impaired people breaking Dahi Handi at a school.  Agneepath Hrithik Roshan's Vijay in Agneepath was introduced with a Dahi Handi sequence. The actor's presence on the big screen was charismatic. He impressed all with his Dahi Handi-breaking skills. Oh My God! Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal's OMG had a popular Dahi Handi dance song. It featured Sonakshi Sinha and Prabhudeva displaying some killer dance moves, keeping the naughty spirit of the festival intact. The song titled Go Go Govinda is still popular.  Khud-Daar Khud-Daar's iconic song Mach Gaya Shor Sari Nagri Re is a must during Dahi Handi celebrations. Picturised on Amitabh Bachchan, it showed a bunch of men reunited to break the handi or pot.  Vaastav Mahesh Manjrekar's Vaastav showed how the festival is celebrated in chawls. It captured the essence of Dahi Handi in its best glory. Vaastav starred Sanjay Dutt in the lead. Hello Brother Salman Khan broke the Dahi Handi in the popular song, Chandi Ki Daal Par, from Hello Brother. The song and dance sequence also featured Rani Mukerji. The Dahi Handi celebration shown in Hello Brother is still memorable.    Shaitaan Shaitaan had an important Dahi Handi sequence. Music from the celebration was played in the background while the scene featured an inspector pursuing a suspect during the festival's revelry.

06 August,2025 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Khan falunts new look

Battle of Galwan: Salman Khan shares glimpse of his physical transformation

Salman Khan gave the perfect Eidi to fans this year with A.R. Murugadoss’ directorial Sikandar. While the Tiger 3 actor’s swag and on-screen charisma were loved by the audience, it failed to strike gold at the box office. A few days back, the actor announced that he has kickstarted shooting for his next intense film, Battle of Galwan. Now, he has dropped some suave pictures on social media showcasing the intense transformation he has undergone for the role. Salman Khan drops new pics amid Battle of Galwan shoot The Sikandar actor brightened up our day by sharing some pictures of himself on social media. He is seen sporting a black T-shirt and donning his signature black aviators. He looks every bit effortless, exuding his charm. His look was simple yet powerful, radiating pure star power. pic.twitter.com/Epo26x1ctn — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 11, 2025 He dropped the pics after announcing his next with Apoorva Lakhia. As per reports, the Bharat actor has undergone a massive physical transformation to add depth to his character. The film is based on the novel India's Most Fearless 3, which is set against the backdrop of the 2020 Galwan Valley Conflict. Salman will be seen playing the role of Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, the valiant officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment who sacrificed his life for the nation. Chitrangada Singh on working with Salman Joining the cast as the leading lady is Housefull 5 fame Chitrangada Singh. Heaping praise on the superstar, she gushed, “It feels incredibly special to be a part of Galwan. A few years ago, there was a remake of a Marathi project where I was supposed to work alongside Mr. Khan, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Unfortunately, the film never went on floors. I still remember Mr. Khan saying there is always a next time to work together. After all these years, like he says, ‘Ek baar maine commitment kar di, toh main apne aap ki bhi nahi sunta,’ and true to his word, he honoured that commitment.” Apart from her, the supporting cast includes Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, Harshil Shah, Heera Sohall, Vipin Bhardwaj, Abhilash Chaudhary, and others. While the film has gone on floors, its release is expected in mid-2026.

06 August,2025 06:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sheeba Chaddha in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Sheeba Chaddha shares Salman Khan had 'temperamental' behaviour

Actor Sheeba Chaddha, best known for her roles in Badhaai Do and Doctor G, among others, recently opened up about her early days in the film industry. Notably, she made her debut on the big screen with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s acclaimed 1999 film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. During a recent interview, the actress shared a fun anecdote from the sets of the iconic film, recalling her experience working with Salman Khan. She described the actor as being “temperamental” during the shoot of the film, which also starred Salman's ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai. Sheeba recalls tense incidents on the set During a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Sheeba revealed Hum Dil De Chuke was the first film she worked on, recalling a vivid picture of the unpredictable atmosphere on set. She shared, "I remember he (Salman Khan) tripped and fell, and he just stormed out of the sets. Unhone darwaza aise pheka (he slammed the door so hard), and there was an old lightman behind the door who got slightly hurt.” She recalls being startled by the moment, saying, “I was like, baap re, aisa hota hai kya with stars (Oh, my god, does this happen while working with stars)?” She said the moment left her in disbelief at the high-tension environment. She shared another incident during an important scene in the film involving Aishwarya Rai, Salman, and Sheeba. She shared how a simple creative requirement became a roadblock during the shoot, saying, “He had to hug me, and Salman refused. He said, ‘I won’t hug'." The refusal, she recalls, brought the shoot to a halt temporarily. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali had to then step in and mediate and convince the actor to continue with the scene as scripted. Sheeba's upcoming projects Sheeba is currently gearing up to be a part of the most anticipated project, Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus, Ramayana. She portrays Manthara in the film, which is scheduled to release in two parts. Part 1 is expected to hit the screens on Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027. Currently, she is seen in the comedy‑drama web series Bakaiti, directed by Ameet Guptha and streaming on ZEE5. Premiered on 1 August, Sheeba plays a pivotal role in a slice‑of‑life middle‑class family narrative set in Ghaziabad

06 August,2025 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hrithik and Kiara in Aavan Jaavan song

War 2 song: Ayan Mukerji reveals why Aavan Jaavan was shot in Italy

Yash Raj Films released the first track of War 2, a groovy romantic track, Aavan Jaavan, featuring superstars Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani in their coolest ever self! The track is currently winning the internet due to Hrithik and Kiara’s infectious chemistry and has captivated fans not just with its soulful melody, but also with its breathtaking visuals, shot across some of Italy’s most romantic and iconic locations from the serene countryside of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome. Why Italy for Aavan Jaavan? Sharing the vision behind the song, director Ayan Mukerji said, “We needed a backdrop to film this love song. It should seem like this beautiful travel energy song where two people are just in love and seeing the world together. So I was very happy when we finally selected Italy as the location for the song.” Kiara Advani recalled the blissful energy of the location, “We've had just the right mix of sunshine and that lovely wind coming in. I just feel like staying back here and just chilling, relaxing and swimming in these thermal pools. It’s just dreamy and beautiful." Kiara also flaunts her toned body while wearing a golden yellow bikini in the song. While some thought that her body was enhanced using AI, the BTS video has cleared all doubts with netizens praising the actress for her fitness.  Choreographer Bosco Martis said, "It looks like a beautiful exotic destination that we are in. Tuscany has really given us that glory. It's given us this whole palette. It's quite fantastic."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by KIARA (@kiaraaliaadvani) Ayan on shooting in Rome Talking about Rome, Ayan reflected on the scale and complexity of what they achieved there, “When I went into Rome, I felt that we have to film some of the iconic stuff in Rome against the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, and these were very difficult locations to film and difficult to get permissions for. But I think the stars really aligned. We've shot at all of these places. We feel really proud of it." The effort behind the visuals is evident in every frame. “There was a lovely feeling in the crew, you know, of putting the song together. It’s a feel good song. We felt really good making it and I hope that people feel really good, you know, listening to the song and experiencing the visuals,” Ayan added.  War 2 has been directed by Ayan Mukerji and is produced by Aditya Chopra. The film will be released on August 14 in theatres worldwide in Hindi, Telugu & Tamil.

06 August,2025 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Janmashtami 2024

Janmashtami 2025: A special playlist to set the mood for 'Dahi Handi'

Dahi Handi is a traditional Hindu festival, that commemorates Lord Krishna's childhood. It is a fun-filled and competitive event during the Janmashtami festival. People come together play songs, dance and enjoy this occasion with their loved ones. To add to your excitement, we have curated a playlist to set the mood for your ‘Dahi Handi’ celebration. Dahi Handi Playlist Go Go Go, Govinda The song Go Go Go Govinda is a popular Bollywood track from the movie Oh My God It features lively beats and energetic vocals, making it a favourite during the Dahi Handi festival. The lyrics celebrate the playful spirit of Lord Krishna, who was known for breaking pots of curd (dahi handi) as a child. Govinda Aala Re   Govinda Aala Re is a popular ‘Dahi Handi’ song that celebrates Lord Krishna's playful and mischievous spirit. It encourages the Govindas (participants) to break the handi (clay pot filled with curd) by forming human pyramids, symbolising Krishna's love for butter. Mach Gaya Shor Sari Nagri Re   Mach Gaya Shor Sari Nagri Re is an energetic ‘Dahi Handi' song that signifies the excitement and chaos in the city as the Govindas attempt to break the handi. It captures the spirit of unity, competition, and enthusiasm among the participants and spectators. The lyrics celebrate the lively and spirited atmosphere of Dahi Handi. Govinda Aala Re Aala Govinda Aala Re Aala is a popular Bollywood song known for its energetic and festive vibe. The song celebrates the arrival of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, often portrayed by actors in elaborate costumes during the ‘Dahi Handi’ festival. It's a joyful and rhythmic track that encourages people to dance. The lyrics and music exude a sense of excitement and devotion. Chandi Ki Daal Par Sone Ka Mor The song Chandi Ki Daal Par Sone Ka Mor is a popular Bollywood track from the movie Hello Brother (1999), featuring Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji. It's typically associated with the celebration of ‘Dahi Handi’ during Janmashtami. In the song, the lyrics describe a playful and festive atmosphere. The song captures the joy, enthusiasm, and competitive spirit of the Dahi Handi celebration

06 August,2025 04:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Picture Courtesy/Hrithik Roshan's Instagram account

You've taken it too far': Hrithik Roshan responds to Jr NTR's challenge

As movie buffs await the release of one of the most anticipated action entertainers, War 2, the leads Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR have commenced a playful banter on social media.   Hrithik took to his official Instagram handle and dropped a couple of photos of himself on the balcony of his home. In the backdrop, we could see a billboard featuring an image of Jr NTR, along with a warning: "Ghunghroo toot jayenge par humse ye war jeet nahi paoge."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan) Accepting the challenge, Hrithik penned the caption, “Okay @jrntr, now you've taken it too far by sending an actual BILLBOARD under my house! Alright, challenge accepted. Remember, you brought this upon yourself. 9DaysToWar2." On Monday, Hrithik treated the netizens with a video of his mom, Pinky Roshan, learning the hook step of the Aavan Jaavan song from War 2. Dropping the video on his IG, the proud son wrote, "You know the song is a chartbuster when your mom spends a day learning the hook and looks a million bucks while doing it! Mama you are amazing...I love you aavanjaavan." The makers of War 2 dropped the first track from the much-awaited sequel on Thursday, featuring the palpable chemistry between Hrithik and Kiara Advani. Aavan Jaavan has been created by the same dynamic team responsible for the blockbuster “Kesariya” song from “Brahmastra” - composer Pritam, lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya, and singer Arijit Singh. Made under the direction of Ayan Mukerji, the forthcoming action drama has been produced by Aditya Chopra. Featuring Hrithik, Jr NTR, and Kiara as the lead, the project will also see Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor in significant roles, along with others. The movie further marks Jr NTR's Bollywood debut. A part of the YRF Spy Universe, War 2 is expected to reach the theatres on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

06 August,2025 04:27 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Warina Hussain

Loveyatri fame Warina Hussain changes her name to Hira Warina

Bollywood actress Warina Hussain, known for her stunning debut in Loveyatri opposite Aayush Sharma, has officially changed her name to Hira Warina. The actress, who has consistently captivated audiences with her beauty, poise, and enigmatic screen presence, announced this personal transformation on her Instagram, marking a new chapter in her journey. Warina changes her name to Hira Warina Hira Warina shared that the decision to alter her name stems from a deeply personal spiritual and numerological journey.  The actress took to social media to share this announcement. She said, "I've officially changed my name to Hira Warina, a decision rooted in numerology and guided by spirit. New chapter. Same essence. Just more aligned than ever. To those who've stayed close, your love means more than you know." Warina first rose to fame with her breakout role in Loveyatri (2018), produced by Salman Khan, where she made heads turn with her graceful screen presence. She later appeared in the item song “Munna Badnaam Hua” in Dabangg 3, one of the most popular tracks of that year. She has a number of projects in the pipeline. How did Warina bag Loveyatri? Earlier, while talking to mid-day, Warina had shared how she bagged her film Loveyatri, she said, "I lived in Andheri and being an aspiring model, every morning you wake up to audition messages from coordinators. My life was all about going from one studio to another in Aaram Nagar. From one of the coordinators, I got to know that I have to pass on my introduction to the Being In Touch app, where I had to sign up for a contest. I shared a selfie video, and after a month I get a call from casting director Mukesh Chhabra's office. I have auditioned in Mukesh Chhabra's office before as well for a movie, which required a hardcore Hindi-speaking girl. So, that was one of the reasons I did not even get a callback. I have faced rejections many times. I got LoveYatri's script when the film wasn't titled, there was no production house' name, no details about the hero or anything. I was thinking either it is big or it is nothing from the kind of script that it is. I auditioned and was asked to do a reading with the actor, and that's how I met Aayush Sharma and Abhiraj Minawala (director) for a reading at Aayush's house. I went into multiple phases of auditions, where they saw my acting, dance, my Hindi."

06 August,2025 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mrunal Thakur

Mrunal Thakur talks about drawing boundaries amid dating rumours with Dhanush

Mrunal Thakur is currently in the headlines after reports of her dating rumours with Dhanush went viral. Reportedly, they are in the initial stage of their relationship and are keeping it low-key. Amid this buzz, the Son Of Sardaar 2 actress in a recent chat shared how she believes in the concept of buri nazar. Mrunal Thakur on believing in buri nazar In a recent interview with Instant Bollywood, Mrunal shares, “There are a lot of things I still need to do with my career, a lot of boxes I haven’t checked. But I will talk about those things once I actually do them, because I don’t want to jinx it by talking about them. I believe the whole nazar thing, ‘boht nazar lagti hai‘ (evil eye jinxes things). One should think before speaking about oneself. You should control how much you are telling the world. Sometimes we end up saying the things we want to do or are doing currently, and we jinx it ourselves.”  This statement of Mrunal comes amid her dating rumours with Dhanush. As per reports in news 18, a source told, “Yes, it’s true that they are dating. But it’s too new and they’ve no plans of making their relationship official before the public or the media. At the same time, they’re unfazed about going out and about and being spotted. Friends are truly rooting for them as they’re quite similar and compatible when it comes to their values, choices and thoughts." Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur are dating? pic.twitter.com/ItWYJdsm8a — Aryan (@Pokeamole_) August 3, 2025 Are Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur dating? Interestingly, the speculations about Mrunal and Dhanush dating gained momentum after the actors were seen together at the Son of Sardaar 2 screening. After the screening, they were seen at Mrunal’s birthday bash where a viral vide shows them holding hands and smiling ear-to-ear while taking to each other. Before this, Mrunal’s presence at the wrap party of Dhanush’s upcoming Hindi film, Tere Ishq Mein, also raised eyebrows. Not only this, looks like Dhanush has even introduced Mrunal to his family as the actress was seen followinf his sisters amid rumours.  For those unversed, previously, Dhanush was married to Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth for 18 years. However, the couple, who share two sons, Yatra and Linga, announced their separation in 2022. They later got officially divorced in 2024.

06 August,2025 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Saiyaara box office collection

Saiyaara box office collection: Ahaan Panday starrer enters 500 crore club

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda-led Saiyaara is an unstoppable force at the box office. The film is not only liked by the audience across India, but it has a global impact, and audiences overseas are also loving the newcomers. Even in its third week, Saiyaara continues its monstrous run and now it has officially entered the 500-crore club globally. Saiyaara earns over Rs 500 crore With Saiyaara, Mohit Suri hit his first 500 crore worldwide blockbuster and Ahaan-Aneet became the first debutants in the history of Indian cinema to enter the coveted 500 crore club when it comes to worldwide collections! Total overseas collection is now at a monstrous 507 crore gross is 18 days!Here’s a detailed breakdown of Saiyaara's box office. In India, the collection stands at Rs 308 Cr NBOC. Internationally, it raked in Rs 131 Cr GBOC (Dollar 15.06 M GBOC). The total sums up to Rs 507 Cr GBOC.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Yash Raj Films (@yrf) With this collection Saiyaara has surpassed worldwide box office collection of War (475.62) and Dunki (470.60). It is currently the 16th top grossing Bollywood movie globally.  To note, Saiyaara is an unstoppable force at the box office despite the arrival of biggies like Son Of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2. Despite delaying the release, Ajay Devgn’s film struggled to get screens. Now, with Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR's War 2 and Rajinikanth's Coolie hitting the theatres on Independence Day weekend, it will be worth seeing if the film still sustains in theatres.  All about Mohit Suri's Saiyaara Mohit Suri’s film is an intense romance drama that has resonated with youth. It showcases the story of Vaani (played by Aneet Padda), who is heartbroken when her boyfriend Mahesh leaves her just moments before their court wedding. Six months later, she starts working as a journalist at a new office, where she has a dramatic first meeting with Krish (Ahaan Panday). Krish is a young, aspiring singer chasing his dreams. What ensues ahead is an emotional tale of love, heartbreak and grief. The musical drama released in theatres on 18th July and it also features Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola, and Shaad Randhawa in key roles.

06 August,2025 03:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Frahan Akhtar on Sholay climax

50 years of Sholay: Farhan Akhtar reveals original ending had Gabbar’s death

Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Dharmendra starrer Sholay is undoubtedly one of the cult classic films of Indian cinema. The film released in 1975 was directed by Ramesh Sippy. To date, it is celebrated for its gripping narrative and memorable performances. As Sholay clocks 50 years of release this Independence Day, Farhan Akhtar shares an interesting trivia of how Salim-Javed had to change the ending and they were unhappy with it. Farhan Akhtar on Sholay ending Promoting his upcoming film 120 Bahadur on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, the actor spoke about the film and told, “The emotional core of the film was very strong, the entire narrative of Thakur plotting his revenge after his hands were cut. We get lost in the Jai Veeru conversation, but the spine of the film was the honest police officer who goes after a dacoit after he kills his family. He hires these two good-for-nothing people, and in the original ending he actually kills Gabbar. They had to change it due to the Emergency, and the original ending is now available. That is actually when he cries, after crushing Gabbar with his own feet."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) The film was written by the popular Salim-Javed duo, who were unhappy with the ending. Akhtar shares, “When Dad and Salim Sahab had to change the ending, they were wondering about everyone showing up, including the villagers, the police, and the protagonists. They joked that the only person missing now is a postman. The ending and the police showing up didn’t make sense to them, but they had to change it; they had no choice." Even the side characters stood out, he said, speaking of the iconic film. “The film just leaves a huge impact on you. The way it was mounted and all the characters were fun. It wasn’t as if it was just Jai and Veeru who were exciting. The jailer, Surma Bhopali, Gabbar, and Basanti were all great characters. It was a massive hit." About Sholay Released in 1975, Sholay redefined action genre in Indian cinema. It is a tale of friendship, romance, drama, revenge and much more. The film featured an ensemble cast including Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bachchan and many others. Recently, Hema Malini reacted to the milestone and claimed that making Sholay 2 is difficult.

06 August,2025 02:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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