‘Sholay’: Amitabh Bachchan Shares Rare INR 20 Ticket Ahead of Film’s 50th Anniversary, Recalls Golden Era of Indian Cinema
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan shared a nostalgic moment by posting a photo of a preserved INR 20 ticket from his iconic film 'Sholay.' As the film nears its 50th anniversary on August 15, the actor reflected on the past, comparing the old ticket price to today’s cost of a soft drink in cinema halls.
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan walked down memory lane and shared a picture of the old ticket from his blockbuster film Sholay, which cost only Rs 20 back in time. Amitabh posted a series of pictures of himself on his personal blog on Monday morning, one of which featured the ticket. The actor noted how he is told the price of aerated drink in present is of the same cost as the tickets used to be. Amitabh Bachchan’s X Mystery: Bollywood Legend Is Putting Out Daily Empty Posts With Only T-Numbers; Puzzled Netizens React With Funny Memes and Jokes!
Amitabh Bachchan Shares Picture of the Old Ticket From ‘Sholay’
"The 'SHOLAY' ticket .. kept and preserved... Rs 20 !! the price .. !!!!!?? I am told that is the price of an aerated drink in Theatre Halls nowadays .. is that a fact ?? So much to say , but say not ..affection and love," he wrote in the caption. ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 17’: Amitabh Bachchan Confirms Return As ‘KBC’ Host for the New Season!
‘Sholay’ To Complete 50 Years This August
Released in 1975, Sholay, which will mark 50 years on August 15, also starred Dharmendra and went on to become the highest-grossing film in India that year. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film revolved around Jai and Veeru (portrayed by Amitabh and Dharmendra), two ex-convicts, who get hired by a retired policeman to help him catch a notorious dacoit that has been creating a havoc in the village of Ramgarh. Actors Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar and Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan rounded off the cast of the film.