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Ramesh Sippy Reveals ‘Sholay’ Struggled Before Becoming A Hit At NIFF

Indian filmmaker Ramesh Sippy speaks during the 'Cinema Dialogue with Ramesh Sippy and Rajesh Hamal' session at the Nepal International Film Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 3, 2026. Sippy discusses how his iconic film Sholay initially struggled at the box office before gaining success from its sixth week. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13531905
Date taken: 3 April 2026
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Photographer: Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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