Sholay Restored: Revisiting an Iconic Ending

The classic 1975 film 'Sholay' has been restored to include the original ending where Gabbar is killed. The restoration effort, led by Shehzad Sippy, adds six minutes of never-before-seen footage. The new version will be showcased at the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival, commemorating the film's 50th anniversary.

The iconic 1975 film 'Sholay' has been given a new lease of life with the inclusion of its original ending, which features the demise of the antagonist Gabbar Singh.

This restored version boasts an additional six minutes of footage, spearheaded by Shehzad Sippy, the grandson of the film's original director, Ramesh Sippy.

Set to premiere at the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, the restoration marks the movie's 50th anniversary and revives its original cinematic essence cherished by fans worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)