Javed Akhtar shares how Jai and Veeru’s camaraderie broke the norms of cinematic friendship

Javed Akhtar reflected on the iconic friendship of Jai and Veeru in ‘Sholay,’ highlighting how it revolutionized cinematic male bonding. He explained that unlike the syrupy portrayals of friendship in earlier films, Jai and Veeru’s camaraderie was rooted in playful banter and genuine companionship. Their bond, unspoken in dialogue, was beautifully captured in the song ‘Ye Dosti’.