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India.com
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This blockbuster film is set for a grand re-release, will show deleted scenes and uncut version, made in Rs 2 crore, film earned Rs…, lead actors are…
This blockbuster film is set for a grand re-release, will show deleted scenes and uncut version, made in Rs 2 crore, film earned Rs..., lead actors are... Bollywood's most iconic film Sholay, which was first released in 1975, is set to re-release on the silver screen, but this time, in its original, cut form. Helmed by Ramesh Sippy, the film will have its world premiere on June 27 in Bologna, Italy, as part of the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival. Sholay to screen at Bologna Film Festival The special screening of the film will be held at Piazza Maggiore on June 27, 2025, to celebrate Sholay's 50th anniversary. It is a joint collaboration between Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd. The full-length version of Sholay, with complete original ending and scenes that were previously cut, will be shown to audiences for the first time. In fact, the resorted version will also include the original ending-in which Thakur kills Gabbar Singh- that was originally cut from the film following directions from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra talk about Sholay's re-release Amitabh Bachchan, who played a key role in the film, expressed his delight about the re-release and said, 'Some things in life remain permanently etched in your mind. Sholay is one such film. Shooting for the film was an unforgettable experience, but at the time I had no idea that it would be a watershed for Indian cinema. Its dramatic change in fortunes from being declared an unsuccessful venture, to its record-breaking box office run was an emotional rollercoaster for all of us. It's wonderful that the Film Heritage Foundation has restored 'Sholay' and that they have managed to locate and include the original ending as well as some deleted scenes in the restoration.I hope that even 50 years later, the film will capture the imagination of new audiences across the world.' Describing Sholay as the 'eight wonder of the world,' veteran actor Dharmendra expressed, 'I am thrilled to hear that the film is being restored and I am sure it will have the same success as it had 50 years ago. Who can forget the dialogues of Salim-Javed and the direction of Ramesh Sippy? So many scenes have gone down in the history of Indian cinema and every character became a star. But the real hero was the coin… My favourite scenes were the tanki scene, the scene in the temple, and so many others, but the most powerful scene I feel was the death of Jai, which is still etched in my mind.' Made in a reported budget of Rs 2 crore, Sholay earned Rs 35 crore in India, and became the highest-grossing Bollywood film for nearly two decades. The film's cast also included Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini.
Muscat Daily
2 hours ago
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- Muscat Daily
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.
Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
50 years later... Sholay returns to cinemas in restored version
Sholay to return in cinemas later this year This August, Sholay will turn 50. And the celebration has already begun - thousands of miles away from Ramgarh - in a theatre where Fellini once ruled. Next week, Italy is hosting the world premiere of the newly restored, uncut version of Ramesh Sippy 's iconic film at II Cinema Ritrovato festival. When it was first released in 1975, Sholay turned into a phenomenon - running for over five years in some theatres. While Dharmendra calls it 'duniya ka aathwan ajuba,' Amitabh Bachchan says, 'At the time, I had no idea it would be a watershed for Indian cinema .' Now, five decades later, the film is returning to theatres in a restored version. As it prepares for its comeback on Indian screens this August, we take a look at how the restoration came to life. Sholay Shooting for Sholay was an unforgettable experience: Amitabh Bachchan Reminiscing the film, Amitabh Bachchan says, 'Some things in life remain permanently etched in your mind. Sholay is one such film. Shooting for the film was an unforgettable experience, but at the time I had no idea that it would be a watershed for Indian cinema. Its dramatic change in fortunes from being declared an unsuccessful venture, to its record-breaking box office run was an emotional rollercoaster for all of us.I hope that even 50 years later, the film will capture the imagination of new audiences across the world. ' Can't wait for Sholay to begin its new lease of life: Shehzad Sippy Talking about the restoration, Producer Shehzad Sippy, shares, "It has taken us three years, but we were able to find the original ending and some deleted scenes that the world will see for the first time at the grand premiere at the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna. I can't wait for 'Sholay' to begin its new lease of life.' 'This world premiere in Italy is a recognition of Sholay's place in global cinematic history' 'Sholay is often described as the greatest Indian film ever made,' says Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Director, Film Heritage Foundation. As he talks about the restoration, he says, 'I know every frame and every dialogue of the film by heart. Sholay was a masterpiece of passion that generations of Indians have loved and seen time and time again. Despite the fact that we could not use the original camera negative and that not a single 70mm print survives, we have left no stone unturned to ensure that this historic film has been beautifully restored,The Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival is renowned for its dedication to showcasing restored and classic world premiere marks not just a celebration of a film, but a recognition of its enduring power and its place in global cinematic history. " I am thrilled to hear that the film is being restored: Dharmendra I am thrilled to hear that the film is being restored and I am sure it will have the same success as it had 50 years ago. Who can forget the dialogues of Salim-Javed and the direction of Ramesh Sippy? So many scenes have gone down in the history of Indian cinema. The restoration over three years -In 2022, Shehzad Sippy began discussions with the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) to restore Sholay -Original 35mm camera and sound negatives were found in a Mumbai warehouse. Additional film elements were located at Iron Mountain in the UK, with support from the British Film Institute (BFI) -Reels from Mumbai and London were sent to L'Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna for restoration. The original camera negative was too damaged to use. The team worked with interpositives from both cities -A colour reversal intermediate found in London included the original ending and two deleted scenes -The FHF also sourced the original Arri 2C camera used to shoot the film. With no surviving 70mm prints, veteran cinematographer Kamlakar Rao, who had worked alongside Sholay's DOP Dwarka Divecha, was consulted - The final restored version combines two interpositives and two colour reversal intermediates, bringing back the director's original vision, including the lost scenes and original ending Did You Know? The original ending and previously deleted scenes that were not part of the widely distributed theatrical cut of Sholay. They have been included in the restored version. Sholay Sholay
India Today
4 hours ago
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- India Today
Sholay's restored version set for world premiere in Italy this Friday
An uncut version of the newly restored version of Ramesh Sippy's blockbuster 'Sholay' is set for its world premiere at the annual Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Italy on June 27. To commemorate the film's 50th anniversary, the uncut version of the film, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, will show the original ending, where Gabbar Singh is killed by Thakur instead of getting arrested by the from the original ending, many previously deleted scenes will also be featured in the movie. The film was first released on August 15, 1975. The restored version, a collaborative effort by Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd., brings back the film as it was originally intended. The original ending was reportedly removed following the Central Board of Film Certification's orders. A still from Sholay's deleted scene. (Credit: Instagram / Old Is Gold) With the film's world premiere, actor Amitabh Bachchan shared a press note describing, 'shooting for the film was an unforgettable experience.' 'At the time, I had no idea that it would be a watershed for Indian cinema. Its dramatic change in fortunes, from being declared an unsuccessful venture, to its record-breaking box office run was an emotional rollercoaster for all of us. I hope that even 50 years later, the film will capture the imagination of new audiences across the world,' he further one of the lead actors of 'Sholay', described it as 'the eighth wonder of the world.' He shared his excitement about the film's restoration, saying, 'I am thrilled to hear that the film is being restored, and I am sure it will have the same success as it had 50 years ago. Who can forget the dialogues of Salim-Javed and the direction of Ramesh Sippy? So many scenes have gone down in the history of Indian cinema and every character became a star. But the real hero was the coin. My favourite scenes were the tanki scene, the scene in the temple, and so many others, but the most powerful scene I feel was the death of Jai, which is still etched in my mind,' as per Variety. The iconic cast of the film also featured Sanjeev Kumar of 'Anamika', Jaya Bachchan of 'Silsila', and Hema Malini of 'Dream Girl'.Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, director of the Film Heritage Foundation, spoke about the challenging restoration process of 'Sholay'. He said, 'Despite the fact that we could not use the original camera negative and that not a single 70mm print survives, we have left no stone unturned to ensure that this historic film has been beautifully restored. I can't wait to watch the film in the open air in the Piazza in Bologna along with thousands of cinephiles from around the world," Variety Watch
News18
4 hours ago
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- News18
Sholay's Uncut Version With Original Ending To Screen In Italy, Amitabh Bachchan And Dharmendra REACT
Sholay Uncut Version: Restored Sholay with original ending and deleted scenes to premiere at Italy's Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival, marking 50 years of the iconic Bollywood film. An iconic piece of Indian cinema history is set to return to the big screen — this time, in its original, uncut form. The legendary film Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy and first released in 1975, will have its world premiere on June 27 in Bologna, Italy, as part of the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival. The special screening will take place at Piazza Maggiore, an open-air venue known for showcasing film classics. This restored version includes the original ending — in which Thakur kills Gabbar Singh — that was removed from the original theatrical cut following directions from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). It also features never-before-seen deleted scenes. The restoration, a joint project between Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd., marks the film's 50th anniversary and aims to present Sholay as it was first intended. Amitabh Bachchan, who starred in the film, recalled the emotional journey during its release. 'At the time I had no idea that it would be a watershed for Indian cinema. Its dramatic change in fortunes from being declared an unsuccessful venture, to its record-breaking box office run was an emotional rollercoaster for all of us… I hope that even 50 years later, the film will capture the imagination of new audiences across the world," he said, as reported in SCREEN. Veteran actor Dharmendra described Sholay as 'the eighth wonder of the world". He added, 'I am thrilled to hear that the film is being restored and I am sure it will have the same success as it had 50 years ago. Who can forget the dialogues of Salim-Javed and the direction of Ramesh Sippy? So many scenes have gone down in the history of Indian cinema and every character became a star. But the real hero was the coin… My favourite scenes were the tanki scene, the scene in the temple, and so many others, but the most powerful scene I feel was the death of Jai, which is still etched in my mind." Producer Shehzad Sippy shared that bringing the original cut back to life took three years of effort. 'It's been a labour of love to resurrect the film and this is a tribute to the vision and the legacy of my grandfather GP Sippy. I can't wait for Sholay to begin its new lease of life." The film's cast also included Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini. With this premiere, Sholay begins a fresh chapter as it gets ready to captivate new generations of global audiences. First Published:
