Hyderabad, Aug. 9 -- The epic action adventure film Sholay will complete 50 years on August 15, 2025. After it was released on Independence Day in 1975, it quickly became the top-grossing Hindi film of the year. It went on to be recognized as a watershed in the Hindi film industry that defined Bollywood for decades. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, this masterpiece gave us characters who transcended their roles and became legends.

One of the most striking characters in the movie was that of the arch villain Gabbar Singh. His raspy voice and dialogue have been copied over and over again by many actors, and even today, social media is full of memes based on the character of the famous on-screen dacoit. The impact that he had on the audience was n...