Hema Malini Recalls Iconic Action Sequences In ‘Sholay’ As Film Completes 50 Years

Bollywood veteran Hema Malini has opened up about performing action sequences as Basanti in Ramesh Sippy’s timeless classic Sholay, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday.

Speaking exclusively to IANS, the actress revealed that doing stunts was a familiar part of her film career.

“Fight sequences used to be created in the films especially for me. If Hema Malini is there in the film, we must make her fight.’ Whatever character I am playing, there had to be a fight sequence,” she said.

Memorable Chasing Scenes in ‘Sholay’

Reflecting on her experience in Sholay, Hema Malini said, “There were action sequences in Sholay as well, but they were mostly while going in the tanga (Horse Cart), the dacoits are all behind me, chasing me. There is a very beautiful chasing scene in the movie. Every scene in the film is a moving shot; nothing is in one place.”

The actress added that she plans to show Sholay to her grandchildren, saying, “I don’t think so, but now that it has completed fifty years, I will show it to them. I will make them sit in my house one day and watch it in a mini theatre.” Initial Hesitation About Her Role

Hema Malini initially hesitated to accept her role in Sholay, as she felt it was smaller than her roles in earlier hits like Seeta Aur Geeta.

When Ramesh Sippy offered Sholay to me after Seeta Aur Geeta, he said, “There are so many other characters, and you are also one of them.

”I was feeling a little disappointed, thinking, ‘Why only a small role for me? Why not a bigger role?’” she said.

However, the filmmaker assured her that her role would leave a lasting impact on audiences, convincing her to take on the part.

As Sholay completes five decades, Hema Malini’s reflections highlight both her personal journey in the film and the enduring appeal of one of Bollywood’s most iconic movies.

The film’s action-packed sequences and memorable characters continue to resonate with audiences across generations.

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