Ram Gopal Varma recently shared why a Sholay sequel was never made and revealed an unusual pitch he once received. Speaking on Komal Nahta’s Game Changers podcast, the filmmaker recalled someone suggesting a sequel featuring international action star Jackie Chan. He expressed skepticism about the idea, highlighting the challenges of continuing the iconic film’s legacy.
Ram Gopal Varma on how Sascha Sippy wanted to make Sholay 2 with Jackie Chan, “After the ‘Mehbooba Mehbooba’ song, Gabbar Singh and Helen have a baby, who is Jr. Gabbar”
The filmmaker told Komal Nahta how acclaimed producer GP Sippy’s grandson reached out to him with a pitch for the sequel. “One idea I had, and this was also a trigger point, because Sascha Sippy, G. P. Sippy’s grandson, he first called me saying that his father wants to make it. So, they have an idea to make a sequel to Sholay.”
He revealed how the sequel’s pitch involved Jackie Chan in it: “This guy told me the story: After the ‘Mehbooba Mehbooba’ song, Gabbar Singh and Helen have a baby, who is Jr. Gabbar. So, Jr. Gabbar takes revenge for his father. Then, Viru and Basanti keep coming to see Radha. Jr. Gabbar kidnaps Basanti. In this, he also wants a Jackie Chan. I said, “What?” Sholay is the biggest brand in India, and Jackie Chan is the biggest brand in Asia. Imagine two big brands coming together. But that did not happen.”
Sholay featured a legendary cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, Sanjeev Kumar, and Amjad Khan as Gabbar Singh. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, known for Satya, Rangeela, and his horror films, has made a mark with his distinct storytelling and innovative filmmaking style.
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