Mumbai, Aug. 5 -- On 15 August 1975, a chapter was added to Indian cinema that changed the definition of the film industry, 'Sholay', directed by Ramesh Sippy and penned by Salim-Javed. This film, which is about to complete its 50 years, became memorable not only because of Jai-Veeru, Thakur or Gabbar Singh, but every small and big character of this film left an indelible mark in the hearts of the audience.

The specialty of 'Sholay' was that every character got equal importance here. Be it Leela Mishra's 'Aunty', whose dialogues and quarrel with Basanti are still remembered, or Raj Kishore, who played a small but funny role of the jailed prisoner 'Joge'.

Sachin Pilgaonkar, who became a young actor from a child artist, also got a place i...