 Sholay was nominated for nine Filmfare Awards , but the only winner was M. S. Shinde , who won the award for Best Editing . The film also won three awards at the 1976 Bengal Film Journalists ' Association Awards ( Hindi section ) : " Best Actor in Supporting Role " for Amjad Khan , " Best <unk> ( Colour ) " for <unk> <unk> , and " Best Art Director " for Ram <unk> . Sholay received a special award at the 50th Filmfare Awards in 2005 : Best Film of 50 Years . 
