Sholay, 50, its youthful looks restored, to feature in TIFF

Film Heritage Foundation restored the film at L’Immagine Ritrovata laboratory in Italy.

Poster of the showing / Facebook/@ Film Heritage Foundation

The Toronto International Film Festival will feature the iconic Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra starrer, Sholay, this year.

Directed by Ramesh Sippy, the film is a legendary action-adventure film, often hailed as a landmark in Bollywood cinema for its gripping storyline and iconic characters. The tale of Jai, Veeru, and their battle against the ruthless dacoit Gabbar Singh blends intense drama, romance, and unforgettable dialogues, making it a timeless classic.

Restored in 4K in 2025 by Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) in collaboration with Sippy Films at L’Immagine Ritrovata laboratory, the film will be showcased Sept. 6 at the Roy Thomson Hall and on Sept. 14 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

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The film is being showcased as part of celebrating 50 years of the film's launch in 1975.

As the restored Sholay hits screens again, Amitabh Bachchan shared his thoughts on the restoration of the iconic film as it begins its second life in a statement shared by FHF, he 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."

Talking about the restoration, Bachchan added, "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."

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