Big B shares Rs 20 Sholay ticket from 1975, thinks that's the cost of soft drink now
What stood out for fans, however, was a rare piece of momento - a 'Sholay' ticket, still in his possession after nearly five decades. "The Sholay ticket.. kept and preserved, just defeated whatever has been expressed a few lines above... 20!! the price.. !!!!!?? I am told that is the price of an aerated drink in theatre halls nowadays... is that a fact??(sic)," he wrote, reflecting on how much has changed since then.While Big B jokingly compared the old ticket price to that of a soft drink at theatres today, actual prices at multiplexes can range from Rs 180 to Rs 500 for a single cup.
Released in 1975, Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay' is considered one of the greatest films in Indian cinema. It will complete 50 years this August. The ensemble cast included Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Sanjeev Kumar. The film held the title of highest-grossing Indian film until it was surpassed by 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' in 1994.On the work front, Amitabh recently won acclaim for his role as Ashwatthama in 'Kalki 2898 AD', which also starred Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan. The film grossed Rs 1042.25 crore globally. He will reprise his role in the sequel, set to begin filming in December 2025, and also appears in Ribhu Dasgupta's upcoming thriller 'Section 84', alongside Diana Penty and Nimrat Kaur.- EndsMust Watch
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