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Time of India
an hour ago
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- Time of India
Sholay's grand restoration premieres at Bologna's Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival
In a momentous occasion for , Ramesh Sippy's iconic film Sholay received a grand screening at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, on June 27, 2025. This special event marked the world premiere of the film's fully restored, uncut version, complete with its original ending and previously deleted scenes, commemorating its 50th anniversary. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The screening took place in the magnificent open-air setting of Piazza Maggiore, providing a truly cinematic experience for thousands of cinephiles. The painstaking three-year restoration effort was a collaborative project between the Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films, ensuring that this cinematic masterpiece will captivate new generations with its authentic vision.
Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
Shivendra Singh Dungarpur receives prestigious Vittorio Boarini award for film preservation
Filmmaker, archivist and director of the Film Heritage Foundation, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur , was conferred with the esteemed Vittorio Boarini Award at a special ceremony on June 27, 2025, during the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy. This prestigious award recognises Dungarpur's extraordinary dedication to the cause of film preservation and restoration, and his pivotal role in building a movement to save film heritage across India and the subcontinent. The Vittorio Boarini Award, instituted in 2022 by the Cineteca di Bologna as part of its annual Il Cinema Ritrovato festival, is an international recognition honouring individuals or institutions who have made exceptional contributions to the preservation, restoration, promotion or dissemination of cinema as cultural heritage. It is named in tribute to Vittorio Boarini (1938–2021), the visionary founder and first director of the Cineteca di Bologna, whose efforts were instrumental in transforming it into one of the world's foremost film archives. The award celebrates a lifelong commitment to cinema preservation, international advocacy for film heritage, leadership in archive building and programming and work that bridges archival and public access to classic and rare films. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Talking about the award, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur said, "I am deeply honoured to be the recipient of the Vittorio Boarini Award, named after an extraordinary man who founded the Cineteca di Bologna, an institution and its people that has had a profound impact on me." He credits the Cineteca di Bologna as the inspiration behind the establishment of the Film Heritage Foundation, noting its integral role in the foundation's journey over the past fifteen years. Further elaborating on his personal connection to the Cineteca di Bologna and the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival he added, "I first attended the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival conducted by Cineteca di Bologna in 2010 and it changed my life. I saw the best of world cinema beautifully restored, and entered a whole new world where people were dedicated to saving films for posterity and bringing them back to life again. I went as a filmmaker and cinephile and emerged wearing another hat of a film archivist and have been going back to Bologna every year since then. "
India.com
6 hours ago
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- India.com
Dharmendra reveals whom he considers the real ‘hero' in Sholay, Not Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar
Dharmendra reveals whom he considers the real 'hero' in Sholay, Not Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar You won't believe whom Dharmendra calls the real hero of Sholay- it's not an actor, director or writer, but... By Onam Gupta Advertisement Dharmendra reveals whom he considers the real 'hero' in Sholay, Not Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar The uncut version of the newly resorted Ramesh Sippy's blockbuster Sholay had its worldwide premiere at the annual Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Italy on June 27. The special screening took place at the large open-air Pizza Maggiore, known for hosting lavish and memorable film events. The restoration, was a join project between Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd, commemorating the film's 50th anniversary. According to Dharmendra, who was the real hero in Sholay? Dharmendra who starred in the film, called Sholay 'the 8th Wonder of the World.' He also reminisced some of his favourite scenes, stating, '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.' Advertisement === Dharmendra was offered some other roles in Sholay? Many won't know this but Dharmendra was initially offered the roles of Gabbar and Thakur in Sholay, but he declined because, 'I was clear that I wanted to play the role of Veeru as he is so much like me. I had so much fun on the shoot. 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,' the veteran actor shared. Amitabh Bachchan, who also starred in the film, shared his thoughts 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.' Advertisement === Originally released in 1975, Sholay became a cult classic in Indian cinema, all thanks to its interesting storyline, powerful dialogues and power-packed action sequences. Helmed by Ramesh Sippy, the film also starred Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, Amjad Khan and Sanjeev Kumar and became an evergreen phenomenon.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Dharmendra: I was offered the role of Gabbar and Thakur...But I wanted to play Veeru as he is so much like me
says Sholay could easily be considered ' duniya ka aathwan ajooba .' And for the fans of the 1975 cult classic, it's hard to disagree. The film marks its 50th anniversary this year as its restored version premieres in Italy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent chat, the veteran actor spoke to us about his favourite memories of Sholay. 'MY FAVOURITE SCENE FROM SHOLAY IS THE DEATH OF AMITABH BACHCHAN 'S CHARACTER' ' Aur jaan daal di FHF (Film Heritage Foundation) ne ,' says Dharmendra about the film's restoration. Talking about his favourite scenes from the film, the actor shares, ' Tanki wala scene, temple wala scene log kaafi pasand karte hain . Aur bhi aise kai scene hain jo kaafi pasand hain mujhe .' But the moment that lingers most for him is the emotional turning point of the film. 'My favourite scene from Sholay is the death of Amitabh Bachchan's (character). Woh jahan marte hain, wahan zindagi puri picture mein palta kha jati hai . That was the best scene. Do doston ke jo emotion thay woh aate hain ,' he says. 'MAIN CHARACTER MEIN CHALA JAATA HOON' When asked how he prepares for a scene like that? Dharmendra scoffs at the idea of preparation. 'To me, nothing is difficult. Main koi practice nahi karta . Main Dharmendra nahi lagta wahan – main Veeru hi lagta hoon . Pratiggya (1975) mein bhi wohi lagta hoon . Om Prakash ke saath jab Hindi boli thi (as Pyarelal in Chupke Chupke ) toh wohi lagta hoon , Dharmendra nahi lagta . Baaki maine dekha kai actor wohi lagte hain jo woh hain . Main character mein chala jaata hoon . Mujhe toh second lagta hai .' 'The real hero is the coin in Sholay'Whenever Jai and Veeru have to make a decision in Sholay , they flip a coin and it always seems to fall in Jai's favour. It's only in the climax that Veeru realises Jai used a trick coin with heads on both sides. Referring to the coin, Dharmendra says, 'Every character is a hero in the film. But the real hero is the coin.'
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sholay Cast Salary Revealed: Dharmendra Was The Highest-Paid Actor, Amitabh Bachchan Took Home Rs 1 Lakh, Jaya Bachchan Got Rs....
New Delhi: Come June 27 and one of the iconic films ever made in Indian cinema - Sholay- will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Not just this, the legendary movie will receive a special 50th anniversary tribute with the world premiere of its fully restored, uncut version at the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy. Sholay Uncut Version Screening The screening is scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:45 PM, on the grand open-air screen at Piazza Maggiore, known for hosting memorable film events, reportedly. Sholay was directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by his father GP Sippy, and written by Salim–Javed. The film was released in 1975 and is about two criminals, Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan), hired by a retired police officer (Sanjeev Kumar) to capture the ruthless dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri star as Veeru and Jai's love interests, Basanti and Radha, respectively. The music was composed by R D Burman. The restored version is the result of a three-year collaboration between the Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd. For the first time, viewers will be able to see the film with its original ending and previously deleted scenes that were missing from the version that was widely shown in theatres. The restoration project involved working with rare materials found in film archives in Mumbai and London, and the final version was created with the help of experts in Italy and support from the British Film Institute. The film will be shown in a 2.2:1 aspect ratio, with restored sound and visuals. Amid buzz about Sholay, reports about the salary of the cast members is doing the rounds. Take a look: According to Dharmendra received ₹1.5 lakh for his role in Sholay, making him the highest-paid actor in the cast. Amitabh Bachchan, in comparison, was paid ₹1 lakh. Sanjeev Kumar, who portrayed Thakur Baldev Singh, earned ₹1.25 lakh, while Amjad Khan was reportedly given ₹50,000 for his legendary portrayal of Gabbar Singh. Hema Malini was paid ₹75,000, and Jaya Bachchan received the lowest remuneration, around ₹35,000.
