Restored, uncut 50th anniversary version of Sholay to premiere in Italy
Mumbai – The legendary Bollywood film Sholay , often hailed as the greatest Indian movie ever made, will mark its golden jubilee with the world premiere of its fully restored and uncut version at the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, on June 27.
Restored over three years from rare archival material in Mumbai and London, the new version features the film's original ending and scenes long thought lost.
Directed by Ramesh Sippy and written by the famous screenwriting duo Salim-Javed, Sholay is widely regarded as a turning point for Indian cinema. Lead actors Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra have both described it as a milestone that transformed India's popular culture.
The restoration was carried out by Sippy Films and Film Heritage Foundation. Shehzad Sippy, producer and grandson of G.P. Sippy, who produced the original, said, 'This is a tribute to my grandfather's vision and legacy. It has taken us three years, but we have restored the film to its full form.'
Cinematographer Kamlakar Rao was closely involved to ensure the visuals and audio stayed true to the original. The team converted the 70mm projection and stereophonic sound mix to a 2.2:1 aspect ratio with a 5.1 surround sound mix.
Working with interpositives and colour reversal intermediates from archives in Mumbai and London, the restoration team discovered a colour reversal intermediate in London that contained the film's original ending and two deleted scenes — footage many thought had vanished forever.
The screening at Bologna's Piazza Maggiore during the festival from June 21 to 29 is expected to draw a large international audience, celebrating Sholay's enduring cultural influence both in India and around the world.
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