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Jai and Veeru gear up for action with ‘Sholay: Bullets of Justice’ game
NEW DELHI: Hungama Digital Media Entertainment – aggregator, developer and publisher of Indian entertainment content globally – and Gameshastra Solutions game studio have created a game around the two characters in the 1975 epochal film Sholay of Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todengee – Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra Deol) – in the new game ‘Sholay: Bullets of Justice’.
Sholay’ will be a single player finite level based side scroller game. The whole game would narrate the story of two petty thieves the laconic Jai and loquacious Veeru helping the upright nobleman and disabled veteran cop Baldev Thakur. The game will have a “wild west” feel and would also portray the locales of Ramgarh as in the movie, with each character having its own stylised animations.
Hungama Digital Media Entertainment MD and CEO Neeraj Roy said, “The concept of gaming has caught on across the world and is gaining rapid pace especially in the mobile and connected devices environment. The Sholay: Bullets of Justice Game is engaging and addictive for the average gaming enthusiast. We hope to provide them with the ultimate gaming experience in the comfort of whichever connected environment they choose.”
Sholay 3d is looking and sounding awesome! We have taken 3 years to painstakingly restore this film to an impressive quality level for all to enjoy for decades to come! We have recorded the film in dolby atmos 64 track stereo and converted the film into 3D! I am thrilled with the game play of Sholay: Bullets of Justice as it has 12 levels and is a complex game both on mobiles and on all other platforms!! It is available now so download it and enjoy blasting through Sholay as Jai or Veeru or both” said Sholay Media & Entertainment chairman Sascha Sippy.
Take out the dacoits attacking Jai and Veeru in a moving goods train. Teach the dacoits lessons that are harassing the villagers for money. Assist in spreading around happiness and keeping the auspicious festival of Holi sacred. Unshackle Basanti (Hema Malini) from the jaws of the Gabbar Singh and balm the sadness of disconsolate Radha (Jaya Bhaduri) by bringing the maniac to justice.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
