I recall being impressed with "Sholay" when I first saw it also. However in hind sight it was due more to the lack of exposure to good quality cinema among Indian audiences of that time. Sholay was liked by the people because it was different from the genre of films being made in India at that time. That was one of the first movies shown on a large screen. The plot itself is a mere copy of a typical Clint Eastwood western. Even the characters seem to be exact copies therefrom.
RE:Sholay: For changing Hindi cinema forever
by Swashbuckler on Aug 18, 2008 07:47 PM Permalink
See my dear there is no such as exposure to good quality cinema.People like movies in which there is a significant reflection of current times.To this eason I wud say Sholay wudn't have succeeded had it released today.It also applies to our superstars.Amitabh succeeded as the angry young man in 70's because he represented youth rebellion against the failed father figures of our society.Today shahrukh has succeeded because he has represented the cause of the new generation.Tying the knot between traditionand modernity.
