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Gala Premiere Toronto International Film festival
On August 15, 2025, Bollywood’s iconic film Sholay turned 50 years old—it was first released in 1975. Though it did not do well when it first came out, over time it became one of the most loved and unforgettable movies in Indian cinema.
Restoration & World Premiere
To celebrate its legacy, a new restored and complete version of Sholay was shown for the first time at Italy’s famous Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna on June 27, 2025. This version is six minutes longer and brings back the original ending—where the villain Gabbar Singh is killed by Thakur. This ending had been removed earlier because of censorship during the Emergency period.
Views from the Makers
Director Ramesh Sippy praised the famous writing team Salim–Javed for giving real energy and life to the story. He also openly admitted that trying to recreate the magic of Sholay is almost impossible—and even he himself rarely watches the film
Javed Akhtar’s Reflections
Javed Akhtar shared that many people first thought Sholay might be a flop. But the film proved everyone wrong and went on to become a legend. He also spoke about its recent re-release, which gave today’s young audience a chance to enjoy it on the big screen.
Behind-the-Scenes Stories
Asrani, known for playing the funny jailer, revealed that his acting style was made to look over-the-top and bossy, inspired by Adolf Hitler. This was a deliberate choice to make the character stand out and be memorable.
Political Pressures During the Emergency
It has come to light that during the Emergency, the Indira Gandhi government forced changes to Sholay’s original ending. Writers Salim–Javed and director Ramesh Sippy had to agree to a different climax. This shows how strongly politics at the time influenced creative freedom.
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