The 1975 Bollywood classic Sholay returns in a 4K restored version for its 50th anniversary. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, this golden jubilee screening will bring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and the star cast back to the big screen in unmatched clarity.
The iconic Hindi film Sholay is back on the big screen in 4K to mark its golden jubilee.
The Film Heritage Foundation, in partnership with Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd, has restored the classic for a new generation of viewers.
Key details
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Sholay celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025.
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The restored 4K version will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 6, 2025.
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Screening will be at Roy Thomson Hall, which seats 1,800 people.
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The film remains the most-watched Indian movie, with over 25 crore viewers.
About the restoration
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The Film Heritage Foundation handled the restoration.
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Original prints were carefully cleaned and digitally upgraded to 4K.
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Goal: preserve the original look while improving visual quality for today’s screens.
Why Toronto?
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TIFF is one of the world’s top film festivals.
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The 50th anniversary of Sholay coincides with the 50th edition of TIFF.
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The gala screening gives the film global exposure to both old fans and new audiences.
About the film
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Released in 1975, directed by Ramesh Sippy.
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Often called a "curry western" influenced by Hollywood cowboy films.
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Star cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini.
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Broke box office records upon release.
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Although surpassed later in earnings, it still holds the record for audience numbers.
Why it matters for you
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If you grew up with Sholay, this is your chance to see it in unmatched clarity.
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If you’ve never seen it, the restored version offers the best possible introduction.
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Watching it in 4K could feel like reliving history, frame by frame.
Question for you
Will you watch Sholay again in 4K, or will this be your first time seeing it on the big screen?
