- 1. Sholay is a classic Indian film released in 1975, directed by Ramesh Sippy, which has become a cornerstone of Indian cinema and is often regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. The film is a quintessential action-adventure drama that blends a compelling story with memorable characters, vibrant dialogues, and unforgettable music. Set in the fictional village of Ramgarh, it follows the story of two ex-convicts, Jai and Veeru, played by Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, who are hired by a retired police officer, Thakur Baldev Singh, portrayed by Sanjeev Kumar, to capture the infamous bandit Gabar Singh, a ruthless and cunning villain depicted by Amjad Khan. The film masterfully integrates themes of friendship, revenge, and sacrifice, while showcasing a rich tapestry of human emotions and moral dilemmas. Sholay is renowned for its iconic scenes and dialogues, such as the famous 'Yeh Dosti' song that celebrates camaraderie, and the chillingly memorable line, 'Soorma Bhopali,' which has been embedded in popular culture. The film's cinematography by Ramesh Sippy, combined with its innovative sound design and editing, created a visceral viewing experience that captivated audiences. Sholay not only broke box office records but also established a new benchmark for storytelling and characterization in Indian films, influencing generations of filmmakers and becoming a reference point for numerous cinematic works. With its enduring legacy, Sholay continues to resonate with audiences, earning its place as a timeless masterpiece that remains an integral part of India's film heritage.
Who directed the Bollywood film 'Sholay'?
A) Yash Chopra
B) Sanjay Leela Bhansali
C) Ramesh Sippy
D) Karan Johar
- 2. In 'Sholay', who played the role of Jai?
A) Sanjeev Kumar
B) Amjad Khan
C) Amitabh Bachchan
D) Dharmendra
- 3. Which character in 'Sholay' is known for his iconic dialogue 'Kitne aadmi the'?
A) Gabbar Singh
B) Jai
C) Sambha
D) Thakur
- 4. What is the name of Thakur's family estate in 'Sholay'?
A) Agra
B) Delhi
C) Mumbai
D) Ramgarh
- 5. Who played the role of Gabbar Singh in 'Sholay'?
A) Amjad Khan
B) Shatrughan Sinha
C) Sanjeev Kumar
D) Amitabh Bachchan
- 6. In 'Sholay', which two characters are best friends?
A) Thakur and Sambha
B) Jai and Veeru
C) Radha and Basanti
D) Gabbar Singh and Sambha
- 7. What is the name of Basanti's horse in 'Sholay'?
A) Chetak
B) Sheru
C) Ghoda
D) Dhanno
- 8. In 'Sholay', who plays the role of Basanti?
A) Jaya Bachchan
B) Sridevi
C) Madhuri Dixit
D) Hema Malini
- 9. Which actor played the role of Sambha in 'Sholay'?
A) Asrani
B) Amjad Khan
C) Jagdeep
D) Mac Mohan
- 10. What is the name of the son of the gatekeeper in 'Sholay'?
A) Ahmed
B) Gopal
C) Shyam
D) Ramu
- 11. Which actor made a guest appearance as the Jailor in 'Sholay'?
A) Anupam Kher
B) Paresh Rawal
C) Jagdeep
D) Asrani
- 12. In 'Sholay', who is the guardian of the town of Ramgarh?
A) Gabbar Singh
B) Jai
C) Veero
D) Thakur
- 13. Which famous singer sang the song 'Yeh Dosti' from the movie 'Sholay'?
A) Asha Bhosle
B) Lata Mangeshkar
C) Kishore Kumar
D) Mohammed Rafi
- 14. What is the nickname of Basanti's aunt in 'Sholay'?
A) Dadi
B) Buaji
C) Chachi
D) Mausi
- 15. Which actor played the role of Basanti's beloved Veeru in 'Sholay'?
A) Dharmendra
B) Amitabh Bachchan
C) Rajesh Khanna
D) Shashi Kapoor
- 16. Who composed the music for the film 'Sholay'?
A) Anand-Milind
B) Laxmikant-Pyarelal
C) A. R. Rahman
D) R. D. Burman
- 17. In which year was Sholay released?
A) 1975
B) 1995
C) 2005
D) 1985
- 18. Where was Sholay predominantly shot?
A) Goa
B) Delhi
C) Mumbai
D) Ramanagara
- 19. Which genre does 'Sholay' primarily belong to?
A) Science Fiction
B) Romantic Comedy
C) Musical Drama
D) Dacoit Western
- 20. What was the initial length of 'Sholay' after cuts by the Central Board of Film Certification?
A) 204 minutes
B) 150 minutes
C) 220 minutes
D) 198 minutes
- 21. What motivates Thakur to recruit Jai and Veeru?
A) They were his childhood friends.
B) He owed them money.
C) He needed help with farming.
D) They saved him from a train robbery.
- 22. How does Jai sacrifice himself in 'Sholay'?
A) By using his last bullet to ignite dynamite sticks on a bridge.
B) By setting fire to the dacoit hideout.
C) By confronting Gabbar alone.
D) By jumping into a river with Gabbar's men.
- 23. What happens to Veeru at the end of 'Sholay'?
A) He embraces Basanti on a train.
B) He leaves India.
C) He joins the police force.
D) He stays in Ramgarh with Radha.
- 24. What is the name of Jai and Veeru's mission reward?
A) ₹50,000
B) ₹100,000
C) ₹10,000
D) ₹20,000
- 25. What is the name of Gabbar Singh's henchman?
A) Ahmed
B) Kaalia
C) Rahim Chacha
D) Veeru
- 26. Which film festival ranked 'Sholay' first in the Top 10 Indian Films of all time?
A) British Film Institute
B) Berlin International Film Festival
C) Cannes Film Festival
D) Venice Film Festival
- 27. What role does Thakur's shawl play in the story?
A) It symbolizes his authority.
B) It is used to set fire to Gabbar's hideout.
C) It is a gift from Radha.
D) It conceals his dismembered arms.
- 28. What year was the fully restored Director's Cut of 'Sholay' released worldwide?
A) 2010
B) 2025
C) 2002
D) 1990
- 29. Who were the screenwriters behind Sholay?
A) Manmohan Desai
B) Salim–Javed
C) G. P. Sippy
D) Ramesh Sippy
- 30. What was the original profession of the main character in Sholay before it became a policeman?
A) Farmer
B) Teacher
C) Doctor
D) Army officer
- 31. Which film inspired the plot style of Sholay?
A) Mother India
B) Mera Gaon Mera Desh
C) Seven Samurai
D) Gunga Jumna
- 32. Which film released in 2025 is considered the fully restored director's cut?
A) Sholay: Director’s Edition
B) Sholay: The Final Cut
C) Sholay: Unseen Scenes
D) Sholay: The Original Cut
- 33. Which language script did Salim-Javed originally write the dialogues in?
A) Hindi
B) Khariboli
C) Awadhi
D) Urdu
- 34. Which movie's villain influenced the portrayal of the jailer in Sholay?
A) Once Upon a Time in the West
B) Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid
C) World War II depiction of Adolf Hitler
D) The Great Race
- 35. What inspired the 'Ha Ha' at the end of Asrani's monologues?
A) Jack Lemmon's performance in The Great Race
B) Javed Akhtar's suggestion
C) Gabbar Singh's laughter
D) A real-life comedian
- 36. What does the name 'Veeru' mean?
A) Heroism
B) Victory
C) Strength
D) Courage
- 37. Which film's massacre scene was compared to the massacre of Thakur's family in Sholay?
A) Gunga Jumna
B) North West Frontier
C) Once Upon a Time in the West
D) The Magnificent Seven
- 38. Which character was modeled after an acquaintance of actor Jagdeep?
A) Veeru
B) Soorma Bhopali
C) Gabbar Singh
D) Jai
- 39. Who was initially considered for the role of Gabbar Singh?
A) Amitabh Bachchan
B) Danny Denzongpa
C) Amjad Khan
D) Sanjeev Kumar
- 40. Which book did Amjad Khan read to prepare for the role of Gabbar Singh?
A) Sholay: The Untold Story
B) The Dacoit Diaries
C) Gabbar's Chronicles
D) Abhishapta Chambal
- 41. Who did Sippy want to play Jai initially?
A) Shatrughan Sinha
B) Sanjeev Kumar
C) Amitabh Bachchan
D) Dharmendra
- 42. Which film convinced Salim-Javed that Amitabh Bachchan was right for the role of Jai?
A) Seeta Aur Geeta
B) Zanjeer
C) Sholay
D) Raaste Kaa Patthar
- 43. What caused shooting delays for Sholay?
A) Amjad Khan fell ill during production.
B) There were financial issues with the film.
C) Bachchan's wife, Jaya Bhaduri, became pregnant.
D) Dharmendra and Hema Malini's relationship caused delays.
- 44. When did Dharmendra marry Hema Malini?
A) Before the filming of Sholay started.
B) Five years after the film's release
C) During the production of Sholay.
D) Immediately after the film's release.
- 45. What was constructed near Rajkamal Studios in Bombay?
A) A prison set
B) A railway station
C) A marketplace
D) A village set
- 46. When did filming for Sholay begin?
A) 25 December 1973
B) 3 October 1973
C) 15 August 1973
D) 1 January 1974
- 47. How long did it take to shoot the 'Yeh Dosti' song sequence?
A) 30 days
B) 21 days
C) 7 days
D) 14 days
- 48. How many days did it take to shoot the scene where Gabbar kills the imam's son?
A) 10 days
B) 25 days
C) 30 days
D) 19 days
- 49. According to M. Madhava Prasad, what do Jai and Veeru represent in 'Sholay'?
A) Traditional heroes with no flaws.
B) Purely evil characters without redemption.
C) A marginalized population introduced into conventional society.
D) The epitome of law enforcement.
- 50. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Sholay'?
A) Anand Bakshi
B) R. D. Burman
C) Manna Dey
D) Lata Mangeshkar
- 51. Which song from 'Sholay' was sung by its composer, R. D. Burman?
A) "Mehbooba Mehbooba"
B) "Yeh Dosti"
C) "Koi Haseena"
D) "Jab Tak Rahenge"
- 52. 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' is based on a song by which Greek singer?
A) Nana Mouskouri
B) Yanni
C) Vangelis
D) Demis Roussos
- 53. Who performed vocals for Malini in 'Sholay'?
A) Manna Dey
B) Kishore Kumar
C) Asha Bhosle
D) Lata Mangeshkar
- 54. Who performed vocals for Bachchan in 'Sholay'?
A) Lata Mangeshkar
B) Asha Bhosle
C) Kishore Kumar
D) Manna Dey
- 55. 'Yeh Dosti' has been called what type of anthem?
A) The ultimate freedom anthem
B) The ultimate love anthem
C) The ultimate friendship anthem
D) The ultimate revenge anthem
- 56. 'Yeh Dosti' was used to symbolize India's friendship with which country during a visit from President Barack Obama?
A) Japan
B) United States
C) Russia
D) China
- 57. 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' was listed at what position on the 1976 Binaca Geetmala list?
A) No. 30
B) No. 9
C) No. 24
D) No. 6
- 58. 'Koi Haseena' was listed at what position on the 1975 Binaca Geetmala list?
A) No. 30
B) No. 24
C) No. 20
D) No. 9
- 59. 'Yeh Dosti' was listed at what position on the 1976 Binaca Geetmala list?
A) No. 20
B) No. 24
C) No. 9
D) No. 30
- 60. How many golden jubilees did 'Sholay' achieve across India?
A) 60
B) 70
C) 50
D) 80
- 61. What was the net income of 'Sholay' in India during its first run, valued at about US$16,778,000 in 1975?
A) ₹100 million
B) ₹150 million
C) ₹200 million
D) ₹250 million
- 62. 'Sholay' was released in the Soviet Union in which year?
A) 1979
B) 1985
C) 1980
D) 1988
- 63. How many tickets did 'Sholay' sell during its initial run at the Soviet box office?
A) 48.4 million
B) 70 million
C) 30 million
D) 60 million
- 64. 'Sholay' was released in China as how many parts in 1988?
A) One part
B) Three parts
C) Two parts
D) Four parts
- 65. 'Sholay' remained the highest-grossing Indian film until which movie was released in 1982?
A) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
B) Disco Dancer
C) Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
D) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
- 66. 'Sholay' was the highest-grossing film in India until which movie was released in 1994?
A) Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
B) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
C) Disco Dancer
D) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- 67. Which film critic reviewed the 'Sholay' soundtrack in 2013?
A) Oli Marlow
B) Anand Bakshi
C) Shoma A. Chatterji
D) R. D. Burman
- 68. Which film critic wrote a paper on 'Sholay' in 1999?
A) Oli Marlow
B) Shoma A. Chatterji
C) R. D. Burman
D) Anand Bakshi
- 69. 'Sholay' earned a net income of approximately how much in 2008 when adjusted for inflation?
A) ₹15 billion
B) ₹1.63 billion
C) ₹350 million
D) ₹3 billion
- 70. In 2014, what was the estimated total adjusted gross of 'Sholay' according to Mid-Day?
A) ₹15 billion ($246 million)
B) ₹1.63 billion
C) Over ₹3 billion
D) ₹350 million
- 71. Who was responsible for converting 'Sholay' into the 3D format?
A) L’Immagine Ritrovata
B) Ketan Mehta's company Maya Digital
C) Film Heritage Foundation
D) G.P. Sippy Films
- 72. Who led the computer animation team for the 3D conversion of 'Sholay'?
A) Frank Foster
B) Sasha Sippy
C) Ketan Mehta
D) Shaun Uttam Singh
- 73. How many people worked on converting 'Sholay' into 3D?
A) 250 people
B) 500 people
C) 450 people
D) 350 people
- 74. Where did 'Sholay: The Final Cut' premiere?
A) L’Immagine Ritrovata
B) Film Heritage Foundation
C) Il Cinema Ritrovato
D) Maya Digital
- 75. What percentage of critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are positive for 'Sholay'?
A) 95%
B) 85%
C) 75%
D) 65%
- 76. Who won the Filmfare Award for Best Editing for their work in 'Sholay'?
A) Javed Akhtar
B) S. Ramachandra
C) M. S. Shinde
D) Salim Khan
- 77. In what year was 'Sholay' digitally remastered and shown again in Indian theatres?
A) 1987
B) 2015
C) 1999
D) 2004
- 78. Which film was criticized as a commercial and critical disaster when it attempted to remake 'Sholay'?
A) Aag (2007)
B) Ram Gopal Varma's Sholay
C) The Sholay Girl
D) Dost Dushman
- 79. Which television channel first broadcast 'Sholay' in India, drawing the highest ratings for an Indian film?
A) Star Plus
B) Sony Entertainment
C) Indian DD National
D) Zee TV
- 80. Who directed and starred in the 1988 film 'Soorma Bhopali', a spinoff from 'Sholay'?
A) Dharmendra
B) Amjad Khan
C) Jagdeep
D) Sanjeev Kumar
- 81. 'Sholay' was remade in Bangladesh under what title?
A) Dost Dushman
B) Gabbar Singh
C) Ramgarh Ke Sholay
D) Soorma Bhopali
- 82. Which director stated that 'there has never been a more defining film on the Indian screen'?
A) Vijay Krishna Acharya
B) Ram Gopal Varma
C) Ramesh Sippy
D) Shekhar Kapur
- 83. Which film was released in Pakistan almost 40 years after its theatrical release?
A) Mughal-e-Azam
B) Kismet
C) Mother India
D) 'Sholay'
- 84. Which video game producer released Sholay-themed content such as wallpapers, video clips, and ringtones?
A) Electronic Arts
B) Mobile2win
C) Ubisoft
D) Gameshastra
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