Sholay have been the subject of two books and many articles . Wimal Dissanayake and Malti Sahai 's Sholay , A Cultural Reading ( 1992 ) attempt a comprehensive scholarly study that set the film within the broader history of popular cinema in India . Anupama Chopra 's Sholay : The Making of a Classic ( 2000 ) provide an inside look at the film 's production based on interviews with the director , stars , and crew members .