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Is Sholay Still Running?

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Is Sholay Still Running?

Sholay (1975)
Reportedly, the film screened in the theatres for 5 years. The catchy dialogues, storyline, star-cast, and the chemistry of the lead characters Jai and Veeru won many hearts and was an instant hit. The action-drama has been re-released in 2014 in 3D format.

Is Sholay movie still running Theatre?

The film added another feather to its cap when it overtook Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra's Sholay, which had run for over five years at the Minerva theatre, as the longest-running film in the history of Indian cinema. ... That climax scene of Sholay is still buried in our minds and will remain there forever.

What is the longest running film in theaters?

DDLJ would go on to become the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema. It ran for over 20 years in Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre. Apart from Shah Rukh and Kajol, late actor Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher and Parmeet Sethi also left an indelible mark with stellar performances.

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