# Sholay (1975) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/sholay-1975/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 90% |
| Critic Score | 100% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Letterboxd | 4.5/5 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Director | Ramesh Sippy |
| Genres | Action, Western |
| Runtime | 204 min |

## Quick answer

Sholay (1975) earns a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. India's definitive masala western — endlessly quoted, remade in spirit, never surpassed. Directed by Ramesh Sippy.

## Critics consensus

India's definitive masala western — endlessly quoted, remade in spirit, never surpassed.

## Synopsis

Two small-time crooks hired to capture a ruthless bandit forge unlikely bonds with villagers on the dusty frontier.

## Cast

Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Sholay worth watching?**
Sholay holds a 90% Celluloid Score. India's definitive masala western — endlessly quoted, remade in spirit, never surpassed.

**What is Sholay about?**
Two small-time crooks hired to capture a ruthless bandit forge unlikely bonds with villagers on the dusty frontier.

**Who directed Sholay?**
Sholay (1975) was directed by Ramesh Sippy.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Sholay?**
90% — the average of four public sources: critics 100%, audience 90%, Letterboxd 4.5/5, and IMDb 8.1/10.

**Where can I watch Sholay?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Sholay page for current options.

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