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Sholay: The Final Cut

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Celebrating 50 years of India's most iconic film, Sippy Films presents Sholay's original uncut version restored in 4k and Dolby 5.1 by Film Heritage Foundation. Voted the greatest Indian film ever made in a 2002 British Film Institute poll and honored as "Film of the Millenium" by BBC India in 1999, the blockbuster film Sholay directed by Ramesh Sippy premiered at the Minerva cinema hall in Mumbai in 1975 where it ran for five years without a break. Scripted by the famed writer duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar (billed as Salim-Javed), the film described as a curry western, is a landmark of Indian cinema that is a mosaic of all genres: an action-thriller, revenge drama, a comedy and a tragedy set to music, song and dance composed by the iconic music composer R.D. Burman. Inspired by films like Sergio Leone's Once Upon A Time in the West (1968), Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954) and John Sturges' film The Magnificent Seven (1960), India's first 70mm film and the first Hindi film to use stereophonic sound featured an ensemble cast that included major stars Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri and Amjad Khan in an unforgettable performance as the villainous Gabbar Singh.
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Naveen Dec 15 Vintage classic and still wildly entertaining despite some dated scenes. See more Sandeep S Dec 14 You forget just how nearly perfect this movie was. Awesome restoration and sound mix. Perfect for the big screen!! See more Anthony D @AnthonyDsilwa 4d I recently experienced the Director’s Cut of Sholay at Nishat Talkies in Grant Road, a classic B-grade single screen that primarily caters to labor and small-scale income groups. Choosing this specific theater was all about embracing pure nostalgia, as the gritty atmosphere perfectly transports you back to that authentic 1970s cinema vibe. The film itself remains a masterpiece of storytelling, fueled by exceptional writing that has clearly stood the test of time. While the lead heroes are iconic, the film truly belongs to Sir Amjad Khan, whose portrayal of Gabbar Singh defines cinematic villainy with unmatched intensity. His onscreen presence creates such a profound sense of dread and terror that capturing him feels like a task for an entire army rather than just two men. While the rest of the cast performs admirably, it is the sheer fear and menace of Gabbar that anchors the entire experience, and for that legendary performance, I am giving this film a three and half star rating !! See more Roy J Dec 16 The Final Cut improves on what is already a classic masterpiece. The new 4k restoration is phenomenal. The visuals and the sound are perfect. I can't believe the action and characters still hold up. Greatest Indian movie of all time! See more DD Dec 16 Epic, classy, once in a lifetime casting and performances. Dharma paaji we love you See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Celebrating 50 years of India's most iconic film, Sippy Films presents Sholay's original uncut version restored in 4k and Dolby 5.1 by Film Heritage Foundation. Voted the greatest Indian film ever made in a 2002 British Film Institute poll and honored as "Film of the Millenium" by BBC India in 1999, the blockbuster film Sholay directed by Ramesh Sippy premiered at the Minerva cinema hall in Mumbai in 1975 where it ran for five years without a break. Scripted by the famed writer duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar (billed as Salim-Javed), the film described as a curry western, is a landmark of Indian cinema that is a mosaic of all genres: an action-thriller, revenge drama, a comedy and a tragedy set to music, song and dance composed by the iconic music composer R.D. Burman. Inspired by films like Sergio Leone's Once Upon A Time in the West (1968), Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954) and John Sturges' film The Magnificent Seven (1960), India's first 70mm film and the first Hindi film to use stereophonic sound featured an ensemble cast that included major stars Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri and Amjad Khan in an unforgettable performance as the villainous Gabbar Singh.
Director
Ramesh Sippy
Producer
G. P. Sippy, Sascha Sippy, Shaan Uttamsingh
Screenwriter
Salim-Javed
Distributor
FunAsia Films
Production Co
NH Studioz, Sippy Films
Genre
Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 12, 2025, Limited
Runtime
3h 24m