Archive · 10 Aug 2025
'Sholay' 4K Restoration to Premiere at TIFF 2025
The classic Indian film 'Sholay' is getting a special 4K makeover to celebrate its 50th birthday!
A new version will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025.
The movie, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, was originally released in 1975 and includes additional footage.
The restored version was screened in Italy before the TIFF premiere.
The restoration process was spearheaded by Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films Pvt Ltd.
A 4K restored version of 'Sholay' will premiere at TIFF.
The premiere celebrates the film's 50th anniversary.
The North American premiere will be held at Roy Thomson Hall.
The film was restored by the Film Heritage Foundation.
The film was originally released in 1975.
- Who
- Ramesh Sippy (director), the Film Heritage Foundation, and Sippy Films Pvt. Ltd.
- What
- The North American premiere of the restored version of 'Sholay'.
- When
- September 6, 2025, at TIFF, marking the film's 50th anniversary.
- Where
- Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) at Roy Thomson Hall.
- Why
- To celebrate the film's 50th anniversary and showcase the restored version.
- Film Title
- Sholay
- Director
- Ramesh Sippy
- Festival
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Premiere Type
- North American Premiere
- Starring
- Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra
- Restoration
- Film Heritage Foundation
- Release Year
- 1975
Sources
Restored version of Satyajit Ray’s ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ to be screened at TIFF 2025
Sholay Returns In 4K For 50th Anniversary; But No India Release Sparks Outrage Among Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra Fans
Restored, uncut ‘Sholay’ to screen at TIFF, fans peeved over India release delay - Telegraph India
Sholay 50th anniversary: Amitabh Bachchan-Dharmendra's cult classic 4K restored version to re-release in Toronto
