Shaan better then Sholay !!
When both these movies got released i wasnt born so i have no experience of watching them in theater, having watched them on TV multiple times i have reached a conclusion that Shaan was more fun and ramesh sippy actually beat the expectations set by sholay 5 years before shaan came, Shaan had a better storyline, cast , music and was more enjoyable overall, Unfortunately people in 1980 didnt think so and the movie just did a below average business at the box office
I think Shaan is the standout achievement of sippy's career !