Javed Akhtar Reaction On Sholay Re-Release

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Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is thrilled about the re-release of the iconic film Sholay, praising its enduring popularity and timeless appeal. Akhtar, who co-wrote the film's dialogues with Salim Khan, attributes its success to its memorable characters, witty dialogue, and the perfect casting of Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra as Jai and Veeru.  #sholeyre-release, #javedakhtar #reaction  #Trending #2024 #BollywoodCountry #BollywoodNews #BollywoodGossips #BollywoodUpdates #BollywoodNews #Bollywood #Bollywoodcelebrity #BollywoodHindiNews #ians

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00:00Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar is thrilled about the re-release of iconic film Sholay,

00:07praising its enduring popularity and timeless appeal.

00:10Akhtar co-wrote the film's dialogue with Salim Khan, attributes its success to its

00:16memorable characters, witty dialogue and the perfect casting of Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra

00:22as Jaya and Veeru.

00:23The film's theme of friendship, loyalty and justice continued to resonate with audience

00:29today, Akhtar notes.

00:31The chemistry between the lead actors combined with the film's memorable songs and dialogues

00:36makes Sholay a true classic.

00:38Akhtar also highlights the film's technical excellence.

00:43What is very, very impressive and touching that the major audience is of age,

00:51jo uske 20 saal baad pehle release hui hogi, 25 saal pehle.

00:56I met a girl who is 26, aur picture jo hai 50 saal ki hone wali hai.

01:01So, that's wonderful that they have heard it perhaps from their parents,

01:06or maybe they have seen it on TV or something.

01:10But at every scene and whenever a new character was appearing on the screen,

01:16there was a tremendous reaction in the hall.

01:18Nahin mujhe yeh laga, dekhi that's why this film has survived so many years

01:22and perhaps may continue for many years.

01:25That even today, it doesn't look like a dated film.

01:29So, hats off to, not only to the script or the performer, but the director Amit Shetty

01:35and Dwarka Divecha, the cameraman.

01:37There's no doubt about it.

01:40♪

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