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Hearsay: Nora Fatehi To Recreate The Classic Item Song From Sholay In KGF 2 Sandalwood
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Hearsay: Nora Fatehi To Recreate The Classic Item Song From Sholay In KGF 2

Mumbai, 10th Feb 2022: The release of the most anticipated pan Indian film KGF Chapter 2 is just a few months away. The teaser of the film had been released a few months ago and the response it got from fans and neutrals was something that did not happen for any Indian film before. The response was gargantuan and record-breaking. ## Now according to some reports, there is an exclusive update from KGF Chapter 2 film. Who can forget the sensuous item song in KGF that featured Mouni Roy? The sizzling moves and the oomph factor were add-ons to the film. Now, the latest reports suggest that KGF 2 will also feature an item song which will be the recreation of the classic number ‘Mehbooba Mehbooba’ from the iconic movie Sholay. ## It is being rumored that the team of KGF2 has re-created the evergreen and classic item number on Nora Fatehi who is the best in the business when it comes to performing on item numbers. There have been many item numbers of Nora Fatehi that lifted the film to an altogether different level like Dilbar Dilbar item number from Satyamev Jayate. The same is expected from Mehbooba Mehbooba item number. ## KGF Chapter 2 is slated to release on 14th April. The film is also facing huge competition from Bollywood biggie Laal Singh Chaddha which is also slated to release on the same date. KGF2 stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Srinidhi Shetty, Raveena Tandon and Prakash Raj. ## Stay tuned.

Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy Reveals In KBC 13 How Dream Cast Of Iconic 'Sholay' Was Assembled Bollywood
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Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy Reveals In KBC 13 How Dream Cast Of Iconic 'Sholay' Was Assembled

Mumbai, October 16 - Legendary filmmaker Ramesh Sippy along with dream girl Hema Malini appeared in Amitabh Bachchan hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 as special guests for the 'Shaandaar Shukravaar' episode. The iconic trio remembered the good old days of "Sholay" which is considered a benchmark film in Indian cinema.## During the special episode, Sippy, who directed the iconic "Sholay" (1975) revealed that why he chose Hema Malini for the role of Basanti and how did he think about 'Jai-Veeru' played by Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra respectively. ## "See, Hema Ji in her first film with me had portrayed the role of a young widow and in the second film, 'Seeta Aur Geeta', she surprised us. So, for the role of 'Basanti', I felt that no one can do it apart from her", the filmmaker told Big B. ## "Also, there was one more thing. When we completed 'Seeta Aur Geeta' and it became successful, it is then when we decided whatever I make after this, Dharam Ji, Hema Ji, and Sanjeev Ji must be there. And as the script of 'Sholay' was shaping up, it was fitting perfectly", he added.## Ramesh Sippy, who directed Big B in three more films after "Sholay", further revealed how he thought of Jai-Veeru and who suggested him to pick Amitabh Bachchan who wasn't a big star at that time. "We had 'Veeru', he was there in the last film, too. So, there was one thing that I had thought about is that we have three superstars and if I get one more superstar, it would be difficult for me, only".## "So, then I thought I need a good actor, who does good work and becomes a team. Because when Salim-Javed suggested Amit Ji for this role, saying there's one 'Amitabh Bachchan' who's doing good work and is working with us in 'Zanjeer'. I said ok, that's good. And, then I thought that he's not a star at the moment so I won't have that problem that there's one more star on the set", he said. ## The filmmaker also said that Big B did a great job in "Anand" and then "Bombay to Goa". He also remembered the dance by Big B in a bus in the film "Bombay to Goa" and got the idea of picking Big B. "I felt this seems to be an actor who can do anything. So, he will be able to give us what we want. That's how the casting was done", he added.## To all that Sippy said, Amitabh acknowledges and responded: "Thank you very much, Sir". Replying to this, Sippy shared: "You proved it. And by the time the film released, you became the biggest star".## "Sholay" was released on Independence day in 1975 and was the highest-grossing Indian film at that time. It also starred Sanjeev Kumar as Thakur Baldev Singh, Amjad Khan as Gabbar Singh, Jaya Bhaduri, Iftekhar, Asrani, Jagdeep, Leela Mishra, among others. ## Stay tuned...

Ramesh Sippy: Not really keen to remake 'Sholay' Bollywood
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Ramesh Sippy: Not really keen to remake 'Sholay'

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Bollywood has been obsessed with remakes of cult films and blockbusters but filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who gave Indian cinema one of its biggest gems, "Sholay", in 1975, does not favor the idea of his 45-year-old classic being recreated.## "I am not really keen to recreate 'Sholay' unless one can imagine a way to represent it in a very different way. Otherwise, remaking is something I would not like to do as far 'Sholay' is considered. It does not mean that I am against remakes -- many films have been remade beautifully but it's not that easy. It's how you recreate the whole world of a particular film and genre (that matters)," Sippy told IANS.## An attempt to recreate "Sholay" was done by Ram Gopal Varma in 2007, with "Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag". However, Varma's attempt was universally rejected and the film failed at box office.## Sippy's "Sholay" starred Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan among others. Today, the film is primarily remembered for Amjad Khan's iconic performance as the film's arch-villain, dacoit Gabbar Singh.## Recalling the memories of "Sholay", Sippy shared that it was extreme challenging to helm such a masterpiece back in the day.## "From making so many actors work together to involving high-octane action sequences and introducing people to the concept of a 70mm screen, creating 'Sholay' was a huge challenge. I am glad that our efforts did not go in vain. People liked our film, appreciated it and even 45 years later they still talk about it. It feels great to be associated with such a remarkable project," he added.## "Sholay" apart, Sippy made several other big-ticket Bollywood films such as "Andaz", "Seeta Aur Geeta", "Shaan", "Shakti" and "Saagar". He is also known for his serial of the eighties, "Buniyaad", which is currently being re-telecast on Doordarshan amid the coronavirus lockdown. The 73-year-old verteran is naturally thrilled.## Written by Manohar Shyam Joshi, the show is a family saga based in the time of India-Pakistan Partition.## "The re-telecast of 'Buniyaad' has ushered in a wave of nostalgia. I am really happy to see my show back on the screen after almost 35 years. We have a difference audience today. I hope they will get to know what the nation had to go through in the past and learn something from it, as we are dealing with a similar kind of situation right now," Sippy said.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

Sholay Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide Box Office
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Sholay Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the movie Sholay box office collection which is an Indian action-adventure film. This film is directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by G. P. Sippy under the banner United Producers, and Sippy Films.## Sholay stars Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bhaduri, Sanjeev Kumar, and Asrani in key roles. ## Here is Sholay Day Wise Collection DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 0.08 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 0.07 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 0.10 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.13 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.11 Cr Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.10 Cr Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.10 Cr Week 1 Collection ₹ 0.69 Cr Week 2 Collection ₹ 0.80 Cr Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.87 Cr Week 4 Collection ₹ 0.79 Cr Week 5 Collection ₹ 0.75 Cr Week 6 Collection ₹ 0.70 Cr Week 7 Collection ₹ 0.68 Cr Week 8 Collection ₹ 0.63 Cr Week 9 Collection ₹ 0.59 Cr Week 10+ Collection ₹ 9.00 Cr ## Total Net Collection ₹ 15.50 Cr ## Worldwide Gross Collection ₹ 50.00 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 15.00 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 35.00 Cr ## Sholay Budget: ₹ 3.00 Cr ## Sholay Verdict: ALL-TIME BLOCKBUSTER## Release date: 15 August, 1975 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.