Introduction
Sholay is one of the most influential movies for the Indian cinema industry because of the level of its popularity and approaches used by creators to achieve a particular effect. Being a representative of a Curry Western, it grasps a viewer with an unreality effect that can be seen from the first scenes.
Main body
The idealized cooperation between a police officer and two thieves to resist attack and their further relations are not common in the real world, but it helps to appeal to the ideas of brotherhood and solidarity. At the same time, the movie is characterized by the glorification of violence, which also helps to create a strong effect and form a new reality. The elements of feudalism reflected in Gabbar’s gang control over the area and people’s unity as the only way to resist attacks help to form a romanticized image of heroes who resist evil. These elements help to affect viewers and make them sympathize with the main characters.
The movie can also be viewed as an example of so-called rogue masculinity, as it is stated in the offered reading. The central conflict is between strong, brutal, and willful men who solve their problems by using violent approaches. This approach contributes to the creation of a specific aesthetic image and remains one of the frequently employed methods in Indian movies. The second reading also offers the idea of the aesthetics of mobilization or the description of individuals who try to resist forces terrorizing them.
Conclusion
The motif becomes peculiar to Indian movies and helps to convey some messages and create the visual appeal that attracts viewers. In such a way, Sholay becomes a film that reflects the ideology of the country and its approach to creating epic movies.