Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Ramanagara Celebrates 50 Years of 'Sholay'
"Sholay", a famous Indian movie, was filmed in a place called Ramanagara.
The movie came out 50 years ago and is still remembered.
The hills there looked like the villain's hideout in the film.
Locals helped make the movie and remember the actors.
The film's popularity brought tourists to Ramanagara.
The movie's filming created roads and changed the area into a village for the scenes.
"Sholay" made the place and its people well-known.
The movie "Sholay" was released on August 15, 1975 and changed Indian cinema.
Filming for "Sholay" took place in Ramanagara, Karnataka, transforming the area.
The rugged terrain of Ramadevara Betta served as the backdrop for Gabbar Singh's lair.
Locals remember the cast and crew's presence, with some even appearing as extras.
The film's success brought fame to Ramanagara and its people, boosting tourism.
- Who
- Locals of Ramanagara and the cast and crew of "Sholay".
- What
- The 50th anniversary of the film "Sholay" is being celebrated in Ramanagara, India.
- When
- Filming began in October 1973; the movie was released on August 15, 1975.
- Where
- Ramanagara, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- The film's success brought fame and tourism to Ramanagara.
- Movie Title
- "Sholay"
- Release Date
- August 15, 1975
- Director
- Ramesh Sippy
- Filming Location
- Ramanagara, Karnataka
- Notable Actors
- Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan
- Filming Duration
- Approximately 2.5 years
