Ramgarh Ke Sholay(1991)
Ramgarh Ke Sholay is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action parody film directed by Ajit Dewani. The film stars Kishore Bhanushali, Vijay Saxena, and Amjad Khan in lead roles. It follows four con men who are exact lookalikes of Bollywood superstars. They trick a film producer and later face a real dacoit named Gabbar Singh. The film is a spoof of the 1975 classic Sholay and other Bollywood hits. It is known for its low-budget production and comedic tone. The movie was released in 1991 and is available on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Ajit Dewani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Four small-time con artists who look like famous Bollywood actors fool a film producer. They take his money and pretend to be stars. But their plan goes wrong when a real dacoit kidnaps them in a village. They must use their wits to escape and become real heroes.
“Four fakes. One real villain.”
Film Details
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Trivia
- The film's title is a direct parody of the original 'Sholay', but it is set in a fictional village named Ramgarh, which is also the setting of the original movie.
- This was one of the final film roles for veteran actor Amjad Khan, who famously played Gabbar Singh in the original 'Sholay'.
- Director Ajit Dewani primarily worked as a film editor, and this movie is one of his few known directorial credits.
- The film is an early example of a full-length spoof in Hindi cinema, a genre that became more popular in later decades.
- Unlike the epic scale of 'Sholay', this parody was a low-budget production with a much shorter runtime.
- The cast features Kishore Bhanushali, a comedian known for his work in B-movies and Gujarati theatre.
- The movie is not widely available on mainstream streaming platforms, making it a rare find for collectors of cult cinema.