Nepal, April 4 -- How often does a "two-line idea" turn into a timeless project? It happened for Ramesh Sippy and his team 50 years ago when 'Sholay' was made.

Released on August 15, 1975, a special day in India, the movie still lives among the young and old for its gripping storyline, unforgettable characters, and jaw-dropping action.

Sippy, the director of this classic, is a veteran of Bollywood as an actor, director, and producer. He is in Kathmandu to attend the Nepal International Film Festival (April 2 to 6).

Ramesh Sippy speaks with the Post's Anish Ghimire about directing 'Sholay', Nepali cinema, film festivals and sets the record straight on a well-known myth.

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