28 July 2025: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a picture of an old cinema ticket from his 1970 blockbuster film Sholay. He mentioned that the price of the ticket at that time was just ₹20. Amitabh posted the image on his blog, along with a few pictures of his weekly interaction with fans outside his Mumbai residence. The Sholay ticket, which he has preserved carefully, was also featured.
On his blog, he wrote, “Sholay ticket… preserved, and it proves the above statement true… the cost was just ₹20.” Amitabh expressed amazement that a movie ticket cost only ₹20 back then.
Old Sholay Ticket
He further wrote, “I’ve been told this is now the price of a cold drink in cinema halls… is that true? There’s much to say, but I won’t… love and regards.”
For those unaware, Sholay is a thrilling action-adventure film directed by Ramesh Sippy. The story revolves around two friends, Veeru and Jai, who are small-time crooks. They are hired by a retired police officer, Thakur Baldev Singh, to capture the dangerous dacoit Gabbar Singh. Using courage, friendship, and cleverness, the two take on Gabbar. Along the way, some secrets related to Thakur are also revealed. The film continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences even today.
Mention in the Blog
Amitabh Bachchan also shared on his blog that there’s a unique magic in creativity and thought during the night. He said that when there is peace around or everyone is silent, the mind is most clear and capable of deep thinking.
He wrote, “It’s the time when there’s silence and we are awake… isn’t it mysterious? Late night is the best time for reflection and understanding. There are many views about this, but two main points: one, you can listen to what you write more clearly, and two, you feel alone amid the noise. It’s a different kind of thinking, but surprisingly, the mind and creativity work best when everything around is silent.”
Summary :
Amitabh Bachchan shared a preserved ₹20 ticket from the 1975 Sholay, noting that today’s cinema soda costs nearly the same—a poignant reminder of time.