SHOLAY 2007

Sholay is 2007 remake by Ram Gopal Varma of the 1975 film of the same name directed by Ramesh Sippy.

The original starred Amitabh Bachchan. Ram Gopal Varma has already surprised the public by announcing that Amitabh Bachchan will play the role of Gabbar Singh played by Amjad Khan in the original. Basanti's character, originally played by Hema Malini, might not be there. Ram Gopal Varma has said that in the new sholay there will be no Basanti. If he changes his mind, then the movie will have Rani Mukherjee for the roll of Basanti. The character of Jai will be portrayed by new find, Mohit Ahlawat. Another shocking casting decision was Katrina Kaif being chosen for the role of Radha. Abhishek Bachchan was originally meant to play the role of Veeru but dropped out. When Ram Gopal Varma discussed the film's end with Amitabh and Abhishekh, they realised it would be very difficult to show the real-life father and son duo fight each other for shooting the climax. This led to Abhishek bowing out of the film. Saif Ali Khan was then offered the role but he turned it down as well. It was announced in December 2005 that Ajay Devgan will now essay the role of Veeru. Sunil Shetty will be seen in the role of Sambaa. Urmila Matondkar, an old favourite of Ramu, will also appear in this film for the item song mehbooba mehbooba. A special remixed version of the original number has already been recorded.