Summer Holidays: ‘O Romeo’, ‘Khuda Gawah’, ‘Pakeezah’ & ‘Sholay’ lead big films on UK TV this week
The summer holidays open with a strong line‑up of classic Bollywood titles across UK Asian TV, with Utsav Gold and ZEE Cinema programming a mix of action, romance and landmark cinema for the long weekend.
Utsav Gold begins on Friday morning with ‘Sholay’ at 10:30, Ramesh Sippy’s defining action drama starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri and Amjad Khan. The film follows two hired gunmen, Jai and Veeru, recruited by a retired police officer to capture the ruthless bandit Gabbar Singh. Its performances, music and iconic dialogues have made it one of Indian cinema’s most enduring works.
Later on Friday at 14:50, the channel screens ‘Hum’, Mukul Anand’s high‑energy action drama led by Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Govinda and Kimi Katkar. Bachchan plays Tiger, a dockworker who takes on a corrupt union leader and later attempts to rebuild his life under a new identity. The film is remembered for its scale, confrontations and popular soundtrack.
Saturday at 12:20 brings ‘Khuda Gawah’, the sweeping cross‑border romance and revenge saga featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi in dual roles. Bachchan plays Badshah Khan, an Afghan warrior who travels to India to fulfil a promise, only to be caught in a web of betrayal and separation. The film also stars Nagarjuna and Danny Denzongpa and is remembered for its grand visuals and emotional core.
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On Sunday at 12:00, Utsav Gold screens ‘Pakeezah’, Kamal Amrohi’s landmark musical drama starring Meena Kumari as Sahibjaan, a courtesan longing for dignity and love. The film is celebrated for its poetry, music by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad, and Kumari’s defining performance. Raaj Kumar and Ashok Kumar feature in key supporting roles.
ZEE Cinema offers a lighter Sunday afternoon with ‘Coolie No. 1’ (1995) at 12:00, David Dhawan’s hit comedy starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor. Govinda plays Raju, a coolie who impersonates a wealthy man to teach a greedy father a lesson, leading to a chain of comic misunderstandings. The film is known for its slapstick humour and popular soundtrack.
The channel closes the weekend with ‘O Romeo’ at 18:00, a romantic drama centred on a young couple navigating family pressures and personal ambition. The film stars newcomers in a contemporary setting, blending music‑driven storytelling with a youthful tone.
