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Sholay Character Names

14 characters · Movie

Jai /JAI/ A charming and carefree ex-convict who forms half of a dynamic duo with Veeru, hired by Thakur Baldev Singh to capture Gabbar Singh. Veeru /VEE-roo/ The more impulsive and comedic of the two ex-convicts, partnered with Jai in their mission against Gabbar Singh. Gabbar /GUB-baar/ A ruthless and iconic dacoit leader who terrorizes the village of Ramgarh. Thakur /THAA-kur/ A retired police officer who hires Jai and Veeru to avenge his family and liberate Ramgarh from Gabbar Singh. Basanti /buh-SUN-tee/ A lively and independent tanga (carriage) driver who becomes romantically involved with Veeru. Radha /RAA-dhaa/ Thakur's widowed daughter-in-law, who develops a subtle affection for Jai. Soorma /SOOR-mah/ A comedic timber merchant in Ramgarh who provides comic relief. Rahim /raa-HEEM/ An elderly villager and the imam of the local mosque who is killed by Gabbar's gang. Kaalia /KAA-lee-aa/ One of Gabbar Singh's loyal henchmen, infamous for the dialogue "Kitne aadmi the?". Sambha /SUM-baa/ Another of Gabbar's henchmen, often questioned about the number of men sent against them. Imam /ih-MAAM/ The elderly Muslim imam of Ramgarh village's mosque, whose son Ahmed is killed by Gabbar Singh's gang. Played by A.K. Hangal in one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated supporting performances. Ahmed /AH-med/ The young son of Imam Saheb in Ramgarh, killed by Gabbar Singh's gang. His death and his father's subsequent grief scene is one of the most emotionally devastating moments in the film. Mausi /MAW-see/ Basanti's maternal aunt and guardian in Ramgarh village, a spirited and talkative older woman who serves as both comic relief and the voice of family propriety. Played by Leela Mishra. Ramlal /RAHM-laal/ Thakur Baldev Singh's devoted household servant and caretaker of the Ramgarh estate. He remains loyal to the Thakur through the bandit crisis and serves as a steady background presence in the village.

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