Do you know Amitabh Bachchan starrer Sholay ticket only cost Rs 20 back in time?
Amitabh Bachchan's masterpiece is soon to complete its 50 years of release. Do you know how much the ticket cost 5o years back? Here's what we know: get a glimpse of the movie and know more about it.
New Delhi: If you think of watching Amitabh Bachchan's movie, or if you reflect on some masterpieces of Hindi Cinema, which is the first movie that comes to your mind? We are sure that Sholay would definitely be on your list. So, as the movie completes 50 years on August 15, 2025, we bring you some of the most amazing facts about the film. Recently, the Sholay actor Amitabh Bachchan also shared a memory of the film on his blog and remembered the golden days of the movie's shooting, and the days after that. So let's dive in to know more about it.
Sholay ticket price costs Rs 20?
Actor Amitabh Bachchan recently recalled the good old days of his acting career. He posted some of his pictures and a ticket of the masterpiece movie, Sholay. Which has been loved by generations so far and will continue the legacy ahead. The ticket price of this film was Rs 20 back in the day. Yes, you have read it right. This is what the ticket showed, which was shared by he actor himself.
The actor captioned his post with "The 'SHOLAY' ticket .. kept and preserved... Rs 20 !! the price .. !!!!!?? I am told that is the price of an aerated drink in the Theatre Halls nowadays. Is that a fact ?? So much to say, but say not ..affection and love."
The actor's post gave a nostalgic feel to his fans. As those were the days when everyone waited in long queues to get a ticket to Amitabh's movie, and to watch it in the theatres for many was a dream come true. In those times to watch the first day first show was something that people used to flaunt about. But everything has changed now, now there are lots of theatres and everyone can watch the movie in no time. Sometimes the film gets pirated or leaked, too.
About the movie
The film was released in theaters on August 15, 1975. It is directed by Ramesh Sippy. The plot revolved around Jai and Veeru (portrayed by Amitabh and Dharmendra), two ex-convicts, who get hired by a retired policeman to help him catch a notorious dacoit who has been creating havoc in the village of Ramgarh.
The other star cast of the film includes such as Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, and Jaya Bachchan.