US EditionSholay Returns: Iconic Indian Film Restored for Global Premiere
- The 50th anniversary of the iconic 1975 film Sholay will be celebrated with the debut screening of its complete and meticulously restored edition at the Cinema Ritrovato event held in Bologna, Italy, on June 27, 2025.
- The restoration project began with discussions in 2022 between Shehzad Sippy of Sippy Films and the Mumbai-based Film Heritage Foundation, aiming to preserve and revive the film's original elements.
- The extensive restoration, which took nearly three years, involved sourcing original 35mm negatives and other archival elements from locations in Mumbai and London, successfully reinstating the film’s original ending along with previously deleted scenes.
- Dharmendra called Sholay the '8th wonder of the world,' while Amitabh Bachchan reflected that shooting it was unforgettable and that its journey included a dramatic failure-turned-record-breaking success.
- This premiere pays tribute to Sholay's lasting influence on Indian and global cinema, while giving audiences the unique opportunity to view the film with previously unseen scenes and authentic visuals exactly as originally envisioned.
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Hyderabad: Sholay, released in 1975, is one of the greatest movies ever made in Bollywood. It changed Indian cinema with its strong story, famous dialogues, and powerful characters like Jai, Veeru, Thakur, and Gabbar Singh. People still remember and talk about the film, even after 50 years. It was called “The Film of the Millennium” and sold nearly 25 crore tickets in theatres! (Image Source: X) Now, Sholay is coming back on the big screen in a…
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As the Bollywood classic 'Sholay', which stars Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra will be feted with a 50th anniversary tribute when its fully restored, uncut version gets its world premiere at Italy’s Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival on June 27. “Some things in life remain permanently etched in your mind. ‘Sholay’ is one such film,” said Bachchan, reports variety.com. 🎥 ‘Sholay’ to Premiere Restored: Amitabh Bachchan–Dharmendra’s Hit Movie To Receive…
Restored 'Sholay' with original ending, deleted scenes to premiere in Italy for 50th anniversary
The restoration is the result of a 3-yr collaboration between the Film Heritage Foundation & Sippy Films. The screening will take place on 27 June at the Piazza Maggiore in Bologna.
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