Set in the fictional village of Ramgarh, Sholay follows retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar), who enlists two small-time criminals, Jai and Veeru, to capture the dreaded bandit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan).

ANI’s X post read, “Panaji, Goa: International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcases the iconic 'Jai-Veeru' bike from the film Sholay, marking 50 years of 'Dosti' and 'Sholay'. Veteran actor and former Member of Parliament Dharmendra passed away today at the age of 89.”

The iconic Hindi film Sholay, largely filmed in Ramanagara near Bengaluru, saw its stars Dharmendra and Hema Malini's romance blossom during its production. The cast stayed in Bengaluru hotels, with daily commutes to the shooting location attracting eager fans.

Veteran actor Dharmendra has passed away at eighty-nine. His career spanned many films, but Sholay remains a standout. This 1975 classic featured Dharmendra as Veeru alongside Amitabh Bachchan. The film,

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The occasion was when Amitabh Bachchan presented the IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award to Dharmendra. Before presenting the award, Amitabh Bachchan declared on the global stage that it was Dharmendra who had recommended his name for the cult film Sholay.

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D.K. Shivakumar, on Monday condoled the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, saying his legacy will forever remain in people’s hearts. He also recalled the shooting of Dharmendra's ‘Sholay’ film in Ramanagaram.

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar mourns Dharmendra’s death, recalling the filming of Sholay in Ramanagara and calling the actor’s legacy “eternal.” A look at the star’s unmatched cinematic journey.

As India prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic film Sholay, rapper DIVINE releases 'You & I,' a modern reimagining of the classic song 'Mehbooba Mehbooba.' This new single blends nostalgia with contemporary flair,

Ramesh Sippy, the legendary director of the iconic film Sholay, shared his heartfelt reflections on the passing of Dharmendra with NDTV's Padmaja Joshi. Sippy praised Dharmendra's unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema,