.Written by the duo Salim–Javed (known for works such as Deewar, Mr. India, Zanjeer, among others), Sholay was produced by G.P. Sippy and directed by Ramesh Sippy. Music maestro R.D. Burman was the man behind the movie’s background score. His songs such as “mehbooba” and “holi ke din” are listened till date. The timeless song on the bond of friendship, “yeh dosti” is popular even among today’s youth.