Latest news with #RameshSippy
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sholay@50: How just another dacoit tale went on to become a fable
Sholay@50: How just another dacoit tale went on to become a fable Avijit Ghosh TNN Aug 10, 2025, 14:04 IST IST Sholay was initially declared a flop and panned by critics. Now, the all-time blockbuster — celebrating its 50th birthday on August 15 — is regarded as the 'best' and 'greatest' film in polls. An exploration of how director Ramesh Sippy's film lives in our heads through its dialogues and characters It was a warm but amiable night in Bologna. By the time the open-air screening started at the north Italian town's sprawling Piazza Maggiore, it was already 10pm. Yet, at least 2,000 cinephiles, mostly Italians, had turned up. This was Sholay 's restored, uncut version — an intimidating three hours and 24 minutes in length — at the Il Cinema Ritrovato festival. 'But the audience was glued, watching in pin-drop silence. When the film ended at 1.30am, the cheering was incredible. Sholay is timeless,' says Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, whose Film Heritage Foundation has restored the film. If the viewers' reaction in Italy in June reaffirmed Sholay 's enduring appeal across countries and generations, an X post made by Iran's Consulate General in Mumbai in July revealed the film's abiding impact. 'Many Iranians still associate #Bollywood with this epic,' it said, adding that a newspaper in Iran had published a full-pager commemorating the movie's 50 years.
News18
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sholay to be screened at TIFF in 4k restored version
Agency: New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) The restored 4k version of one of the greatest films, 'Sholay", which is set to complete its 50th anniversary next week, will be showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Ramesh Sippy and featuring an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Hema Malini, the film released on August 15, 1975. It failed initially and picked up as the weeks went by, emerging as a classic film over the years. Be it dialogues, the friendship between Amitabh's Jai and Dharmendra's Veeru, Sanjeev Kumar's vengeful turn as Thakur or Amjad Khan's portrayal of the dreaded dacoit Gabbar Singh that went on to redefine the Hindi film villain, 'Sholay" has stayed at the top of the pop culture charts — for five decades and counting. The Film Heritage Foundation shared the announcement of the film's screening in the restored version on its official Instagram handle on Friday, featuring the poster of the film. The event will take place on September 6. 'Indian cinematic epic 'Sholay' (1975), directed by Ramesh Sippy, celebrates 50 years with the North American Premiere of the restored version at the 50th edition of the TIFF Toronto International Film Festival! This special screening will take place on September 6, 2025, at a gala event at the 1800-seater Roy Thomson Hall befitting the legendary status of the film. The film has been restored in 4k by Film Heritage Foundation in association with Sippy Films Pvt," read the caption of the post. The restored version of 'Sholay" featuring six minutes of extra footage, including its original ending where Gabbar is killed by Thakur, was also screened at Italy's Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in June. The restoration process was spearheaded by Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt Ltd. PTI ATR ATR ATR view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sholay's 50th anniversary: 4K restoration to premiere at Toronto Film Festival
As the legendary film 'Sholay' approaches its 50th anniversary next week, the Film Heritage Foundation has restored this iconic Bollywood classic in stunning 4K. To mark the golden jubilee of one of Indian cinema's most celebrated movies, the restored version will premiere at a special gala screening during the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 6, Film Heritage Foundation announced the North American premiere on social media. The caption read, 'Indian cinematic epic 'Sholay' (1975), directed by Ramesh Sippy, celebrates 50 years with the North American Premiere of the restored version at the 50th edition of the TIFF Toronto International Film Festival! This special screening will take place on September 6, 2025, at a gala event at the 1800-seater Roy Thomson Hall befitting the legendary status of the film.'Take a look at the post: Collaborating with Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd, the producers of 'Sholay', the Foundation has meticulously restored the film in 4K quality, making sure this timeless classic shines for a new generation of audiences.'Sholay', often described as a 'curry western' inspired by Hollywood cowboy films, featured a star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Hema Malini. Upon its 1975 release, it shattered box office records to become the highest-grossing Indian film of its time. Although surpassed in earnings a decade later, 'Sholay' remains the most-watched Indian film ever, with over 25 crore viewers worldwide.- EndsMust Watch
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sholay To Get 4K Restored Re-Release For 50th Anniversary But There's A Catch
Last Updated: Sholay's 50th anniversary will feature a 4K restored version at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025. Indian fans are upset about no domestic re-release. As Sholay approaches its 50th anniversary, a newly restored 4K version of the film is set to premiere in North America. However, the special screening will take place exclusively in Toronto, leaving many Indian fans disappointed over the absence of an official release in India. Sholay's 50th Anniversary in Canada The Film Heritage Foundation announced that the restored 4K version of Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy, will be showcased at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 6, 2025. The gala event is scheduled at the Roy Thomson Hall, a venue that can accommodate 1,800 viewers. Sharing the news on social media, the Foundation described Sholay as an 'Indian cinematic epic" celebrating five decades since its original release in 1975. The restoration was completed in collaboration with Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd, the film's producers. Indian audiences await local screening While the North American premiere has generated excitement internationally, fans in India are eager for news about a domestic re-release. The film, which first premiered on August 15, 1975, has yet to receive any official announcement about a 4K theatrical re-release in its home country. Many viewers expressed their frustration on social media. One fan reminisced, 'Please bring it to Regal. I saw it as a child at the now-defunct Strand Theatre in Colaba." Another urged, 'I hope FHF partners with PVR-INOX/Cinepolis to have a countrywide release in India! Sholay is a masterpiece that ought to be seen by everyone in all its glory!" Some fans also suggested a grand premiere at the New Excelsior theatre in Mumbai, where the film originally debuted. A legendary film Sholay, often described as a 'curry western' inspired by Hollywood cowboy films, features a stellar cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Hema Malini. Upon its release, it shattered box office records to become India's highest-grossing film at the time. Though it lost the top spot after a decade, Sholay remains the most-watched Indian film in history, with an estimated 250 million viewers worldwide. The 2005 re-release of a restored 70mm version also saw commercial success, heightening expectations for this new 4K restoration. The 1975 Indian epic action-adventure was directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by G. P. Sippy, and written by the acclaimed duo Salim–Javed. The story follows two criminals, Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan), who are hired by a retired police officer (Sanjeev Kumar) to capture the notorious dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). The film also stars Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri as the love interests Basanti and Radha, respectively. The music score was composed by R. D. Burman. Filming took place over two and a half years, starting in October 1973, in the rugged landscapes of Ramanagara, Karnataka. After the Central Board of Film Certification required cuts to several violent scenes, Sholay was released with a runtime of 198 minutes. The original director's cut, running 204 minutes, became available on home media in 1990. Upon its initial release, the film received mixed critical reviews and modest box office returns. However, strong word-of-mouth helped it gain popularity, eventually turning it into a major commercial success. Sholay set records for continuous screenings across Indian cinemas, notably running for over five years at Mumbai's Minerva Theatre. The film also found success internationally, especially in the Soviet Union. At the time, Sholay was the highest-grossing Indian film ever and remained so until the release of Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! in 1994. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sholay to re-release in 4K restored version on 50th anniversary, but only overseas; desi fans miffed
Sholay, arguably the most iconic and biggest film in the history of Indian cinema, is completing 50 years of release next week. The Ramesh Sippy film is widely considered one of the greatest Hindi films ever made, and to mark its golden jubilee, the Film Heritage Foundation has restored the film in a 4K version, which will be getting a limited screening. However, the screening will take place only in Toronto, which has left desi fans miffed. Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra played Jai and Veeru, respectively, in Sholay. Sholay to screen at TIFF 2025 On Friday, the Film Heritage Foundation took to social media to announce the North American premiere of the restored version of Sholay. Sharing a poster of the film, the organisation wrote alongside, 'Indian cinematic epic 'Sholay' (1975), directed by Ramesh Sippy, celebrates 50 years with the North American Premiere of the restored version at the 50th edition of the TIFF Toronto International Film Festival! This special screening will take place on September 6, 2025, at a gala event at the 1800-seater Roy Thomson Hall befitting the legendary status of the film.' The Film Heritage Foundation, in association with Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd, the producers of Sholay, has restored the film in 4K. Fans demand India release However, in the comments section, fans had only one question: "When is it releasing in India?" Sholay is completing 50 years of release on 15 August, and so far, neither the producers nor the FFI have announced any plans to re-release this restored version of the film in theatres. In 2005, when Sholay had completed 30 years, a 70mm restored version was re-released in theatres and did well at the box office. One fan wrote in the comments section: "Please bring it to Regal. I saw it as a child at the now-defunct Strand Theatre in Colaba." Another added, "I hope FHF partners with PVR-INOX/Cinepolis to have a countrywide release in India! Sholay is a masterpiece that ought to be seen by everyone in all its glory!" One fan complained, "India awaits a countrywide release! Ramesh Sippy sir should have a gala premiere at the New Excelsior, Mumbai, where it originally premiered in 1975." About Sholay Sholay, a 'curry western' in the style of the cowboy films of Hollywood, starred Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Hema Malini. The film broke all box office records to become the highest-grossing Indian film upon release in 1975. While it lost that record a decade later, Sholay still remains the most-watched Indian film ever with over 25 crore footfalls globally.
