On 15 August 1975, a chapter was added to Indian cinema that changed the definition of the film industry, ‘Sholay’, directed by Ramesh Sippy and penned by Salim-Javed. This film, which is about to complete its 50 years, became memorable not only because of Jai-Veeru, Thakur or Gabbar Singh, but every small and big character of this film left an indelible mark in the hearts of the audience.

The specialty of ‘Sholay’ was that every character got equal importance here. Be it Leela Mishra’s ‘Aunty’, whose dialogues and quarrel with Basanti are still remembered, or Raj Kishore, who played a small but funny role of the jailed prisoner ‘Joge’.

Sachin Pilgaonkar, who became a young actor from a child artist, also got a place in the minds of the audience as Ahmed. Ahmed’s death at the hands of Gabbar and his banter with his father Rahim Chacha before that, is one of the emotional moments of the film. Keshato Mukherjee's 'Hari Ram Naai' - with his drunken style and unique expressions - was successful in adding a tadka of laughter. AK Hangal's character of 'Rahim Chacha' became a symbol of humanity and sensitivity.

'Sholay' proved that great films are immortalized not just by the hero and heroine, but by the contribution of every artist. This is the reason why Sambha's dialogue "Are O Sambha..." is as famous as Gabbar's "Kitne aadmi the?". Even after fifty years, the magic of 'Sholay' remains intact. This film was not only a blockbuster, but also became a cultural heritage, in which every character actor registered his identity forever.