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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.
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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.
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Sholay cast fees: Dharmendra took home the highest fee, while Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan earned only Rs…
Some things are permanently etched in your mind, and one of the films that has been on the list is 1975's Sholay. It is a cult classic movie that will complete 50 years this year in August. The movie turned into a phenomenon, running for over five years in some theatres. Ramesh Sippy's epic action-adventure has a stellar cast. The movie is about two criminals, Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan), hired by a retired police officer, Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar), to capture the notorious dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Sholay also features Basanti (Hema Malini) and Radha (Jaya Bhaduri). Cinemagoers across generations have watched the movie because it offers a larger-than-life cinematic experience. Sholay Star Cast Fees Do you know legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan was not the highest-paid actor among the star cast? As per reports, Dharmendra was paid Rs 1,50,000 for his role while Sanjeev Kumar got Rs 1,25,000. Then came Bachchan, who was paid Rs 1,00,000. Actress Hema Malini was paid Rs 75,000. Amjad Khan, who played Gabbar, reportedly was given Rs 50,000 for his iconic role. Sadly, Jaya Bachchan was paid the least among the stars. Her fee was Rs 35,000. Sholay's restored version set for world premiere in Italy As per the reports, Sholay will be premiered in its uncut, restored version at the annual Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Italy on June 27. To commemorate the film's 50th anniversary, the uncut version will show the original ending, where Gabbar Singh is killed by Thakur instead of getting arrested by the police. In 1975, during the release of Sholay, the original ending was reportedly removed following the Central Board of Film Certification's orders. Now, a collaborative effort by Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd. will bring back the film as it was originally intended.
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6 days ago
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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.
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6 days ago
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Restored 'Sholay' version with original ending, deleted scenes to premiere in Italy; Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra react
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): The legendary Bollywood epic 'Sholay' 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. The screening will take place on June 27 at the large open-air Piazza Maggiore, known for hosting memorable film events. Originally released in 1975, Sholay became a cult favourite in Indian cinema, thanks to its powerful story, characters, and action scenes. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film featured Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, and Amjad Khan, and went on to become a cultural phenomenon. 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. As per a press release, Amitabh Bachchan, while sharing his thoughts 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.' Dharmendra said, 'Sholay is the 8th 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. Few people know that I was offered the role of Gabbar and Thakur, but 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 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. (ANI)
