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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
India.com
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, this actor was first choice for Gabbar and Thakur in Sholay, rejected the roles due to..., his name is...
Not Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, this actor was first choice for Gabbar and Thakur in Sholay, rejected the roles due to..., his name is... Ramesh Sippy's 1975 cult classic film Sholay is all set to hit the theatres once again. The film starring, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in the lead roles, will have its worldwide premiere on June 27, at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy. Well, what's interesting is that Sholay will have a re-release in a fully resorted and uncut version, showing some never-before scenes to the audiences. In association with the Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films, the screening will take place at 9:45 pm at Piazza Maggiore. Elated by the news of Sholay's restoration, Dharmendra called the movie '8th wonder of the world.' Moreover, he was sure that the screening would too have the same humongous success as it had 50 years ago. Dharmendra was initially offered Gabbar and Thakur roles Sharing an interesting anecdote about the film, Dharmendra revealed that he was initially offered the roles of Gabbar and Thakur, and said, 'but I was clear that I wanted to play the role of Veeru as he is so much like me.' Gabbar Singh was then played by Amjad Khan and Sanjeev Kumar portrayed the role of Thakur Baldev Singh, making the characters truly iconic till date. Sholay's terrific cast also included Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan as 'Basanti' and 'Radha'. Dharmendra talks about his favourite scenes in Sholay Dharmendra also recalled some of his favourite scenes from Sholay, and said, '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.' To commemorate the film's 50 years, Sholay will have its special screening in Italy. The film will be re-released with its original ending and previously deleted scenes. Sholay will be released in 2.2:1 aspect ratio, with resorted sound and visuals.
Muscat Daily
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 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.
NDTV
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Restored Uncut Version Of Sholay To Have World Premiere In Italy
New Delhi: Sholay, one of India's most celebrated films of all time, is set to create magic on the big screen once again with the premiere of its fully restored, uncut version at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy. The screening, commemorating the film's 50th anniversary, will take place on June 27, 2025 at the open-air Piazza Maggiore, said a press release. The Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and Sippy Films have joined hands for the special showcase of the director's cut of the 1975 classic movie which was helmed by Ramesh Sippy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Film Heritage Foundation (@filmheritagefoundation) Featuring an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bacchan and Amjad Khan, Sholay was written by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. The film is considered an inalienable part of Indian pop culture due to its popular characters like Jai, Veeru and Thakur as well as Gabbar Singh, one of the iconic villains of Hindi cinema, and plenty of dialogues and action sequences. "Some things in life remain permanently etched in your mind. Sholay is one such film," said Amitabh Bachchan, who played the role of Jai in the movie. He also recalled the "unforgettable experience" of shooting the movie. "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," he added in a statement. Dharmendra, who essayed the part of Veeru, called Sholay the eighth wonder of the world. "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," he said. The veteran actor revealed that he was initially offered the choice between the roles of Gabbar and Thakur, but he 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," he added. Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Director of Film Heritage Foundation, said, "My first memory of Sholay dates back to the time when I was six years old and I remember lamenting because my mother refused to allow me to go to the cinema to watch the film." "I would never have imagined that 50 years later, I would have the opportunity to work on the restoration of the film - often described as the greatest Indian film ever made - with Shehzad Sippy of Sippy Films," he added. Shehzad Sippy, representing Sippy Films, called the restoration of Sholay a deeply personal journey. " Sholay is the cornerstone of our family heritage and I am so proud that Sippy Films has been able to do a world-class restoration of the film with the Film Heritage Foundation. 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," he added.
News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Javed Akhtar DENIED Shatrughan Sinha Entry Into His Rented House: 'Mujhe Bhi Nikalwa Doge'
Last Updated: Javed Akhtar once got a small room for Rs 60 a month, sharing the rent with someone. When Shatrughan Sinha asked to stay there too, Javed said no. Javed Akhtar, now a famous screenwriter and lyricist, came to Mumbai in the 1960s and had a tough time before making it in the film industry. He did small jobs and worked as an assistant director until he got a writing job at Sippy Films in 1970, earning just Rs 175 a month. Like many newcomers, he struggled in the beginning and shared those early days with others who were also trying to succeed, like actor Shatrughan Sinha and director Subhash Ghai. In an interview with Mid-day, Javed shared a funny memory from that time — he was living in a tiny room when Shatrughan Sinha came by, looking for a place to stay. Javed Akhtar once got a small room for Rs 120 a month, sharing the rent with someone. When Shatrughan Sinha asked to stay there too, Javed said no, joking that he couldn't afford the rent and might get them evicted. The lyricist recalled, 'Mere paas ek room aagaya tha… when I was doing well. Toh uska Rs 120 mahina kiraya tha… Rs 60 I used to give… and Rs 60, somebody else. Toh mere paas Shatru aaya, kehne laga ki tum mujhe rakh lo apne kamre mein. I said, 'Pagaal ho tum? Tum mujhe bhi nikalwa doge. Rs 60 mahina tum kahaan se laaoge? Har mahine tum Rs 60 de sakoge? Impossible.'" (I had managed to get a room… when things were starting to look up. The rent was Rs 120 per month. Rs 60 I paid, and the other half was paid by someone else. Then, Shatrughan came to me saying, 'Let me stay with you.' I said, 'Are you crazy? You'll get me evicted too. Where will you get Rs 60 from each month? Will you really be able to pay it? Impossible.') Javed Akhtar turned down Shatrughan Sinha's request but noticed the confidence and style that would later make Sinha a star. He recounted, 'Maine use nahi rakha… I told him main tumko nahi rakh sakta." First Published: May 11, 2025, 09:05 IST
