Punjab, Aug. 19 -- Fifty years after its release, Ramesh Sippy's classic 'Sholay' remains the crown jewel of Hindi cinema. The film's dialogues, characters and scenes are etched into the collective memory of India. Yet even in a film polished to near perfection, a sharp eye can sometimes catch what millions missed. That sharp eye belonged to Bollywood's most famous publicist Dale Bhagwagar, who unearthed a curious goof in the legendary film more than a decade ago.
For those who recall, the heart of 'Sholay' lies in the tragic rivalry between Thakur Baldev Singh, played by Sanjeev Kumar, and the ruthless dacoit Gabbar Singh, portrayed by Amjad Khan. Early in the film, Gabbar cruelly hacks off Thakur's hands after the menacing line, "Yeh haa...