Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra Starrer Sholay To Get World Premiere Of Restored Uncut Version In Italy On THIS Date 

Sholay, one of India’s most iconic films, is returning to the big screen with its fully restored, uncut version. The film will be screened at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, on June 27, 2025, at the open-air Piazza Maggiore, marking its 50th anniversary.

Sholay To Premier In Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival In Bologna, Italy

This special screening is a collaboration between the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and Sippy Films. The film was directed by Ramesh Sippy, the 1975 classic features a star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bachchan, and Amjad Khan.

Amitabh Bachchan, who played the role of Jai in the movie recalled the “unforgettable experience” of shooting the movie. He said, “Some things in life remain permanently etched in your mind. Sholay is one such film.”

He added, “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.”

Dharmendra, who essayed the part of Veeru, called Sholay the eighth wonder of the world. He said, “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.”

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About Sholay 

Sholay was one of the most iconic cult classics, was directed by Ramesh Sippy, and written by Salim-Javed. The film is about two criminals, Veeru played by Dharmendra and Jai essyaed by Amitabh Bachchan, who are hired by a retired police officer to capture the ruthless dacoit named Gabbar Singh. The film also starred Amjad Khan, Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri. The music was composed by R.D. Burman.

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