Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Restored 'Sholay' to Screen at Sydney Film Fest
The Indian Film Festival of Sydney will feature a newly restored 4K version of the classic Indian film 'Sholay'.
This restored version includes the original ending where Thakur avenges his family by killing Gabbar Singh.
The film was restored by the Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films after locating a rare color print and recovering original scenes.
The festival is a three-day event that showcases Indian cinema, with over 15 films in total.
It aims to honor Indian cinema and provide the audience a chance to view films as they were originally intended.
A restored version of 'Sholay' will screen at the Indian Film Festival of Sydney.
The festival runs from October 9 to 11.
The restored film features the original ending.
The film was restored in 4K.
The festival will present over 15 films.
- Who
- Indian Film Festival of Sydney
- What
- Will screen a restored version of 'Sholay'
- When
- October 9-11
- Where
- Sydney
- Why
- To celebrate Indian cinema
Audiences
Film Industry
Impact of Restoration
Audiences
Enjoy the classic film.
Film Industry
Restoration honors the past while championing contemporary voices.
- Film Title
- Sholay
- Event
- Indian Film Festival of Sydney
- Restoration
- 4K
- Restoration Team
- Film Heritage Foundation and Sippy Films
- Original Ending
- Thakur kills Gabbar Singh
- Festival Dates
- October 9-11
Sources
Restored Sholay With Original Ending To Be Screened At The Sydney Indian Film Festival In October
Restored classic ‘Sholay’ with original ending comes to Sydney screens
Sholay's Restored Version With Original Ending To Screen At Indian Film Festival Of Sydney