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Some things are permanently etched in your mind and one of the films that has been on the list is 1975s Sholay. It is a cult classic movie that will complete 50 years this year in August. The movie turned into a phenomenon running for over five years in some theatres. Ramesh Sippys epic action-adventure has a stellar cast. The movie is about two criminals Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) hired by a retired police officer Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) to capture the notorious dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Sholay also features Basanti (Hema Malini) and Radha (Jaya Bhaduri). Cinemagoers across generations have watched the movie because it offers a larger-than-life cinematic experience. Sholay Star Cast Fees Do you know legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan was not the highest-paid actor among the star cast? As per reports Dharmendra was paid Rs 150000 for his role while Sanjeev Kumar got Rs 125000. Then came Bachchan who was paid Rs 100000. Actress Hema Malini was paid Rs 75000. Amjad Khan who played Gabbar reportedly was given Rs 50000 for his iconic role. Sadly Jaya Bachchan was paid the least among the stars. Her fee was Rs 35000. Sholays restored version set for world premiere in Italy As per the reports Sholay will be premiered in its uncut restored version at the annual Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Italy on June 27. To commemorate the films 50th anniversary the uncut version will show the original ending where Gabbar Singh is killed by Thakur instead of getting arrested by the police. In 1975 during the release of Sholay the original ending was reportedly removed following the Central Board of Film Certifications orders. Now a collaborative effort by Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd. will bring back the film as it was originally intended.