The Indian Film Festival of Sydney plans to screen the complete version of Sholay with its alternate conclusion intact. Director Ramesh Sippy originally filmed scenes where Thakur eliminates villain Gabbar Singh rather than allowing police arrest. The Central Board of Film Certification rejected this violent resolution during India's Emergency period in 1975. Film distributors pressured Sippy to modify the climax before theatrical release. The cast returned for two additional shooting days to create the familiar ending audiences recognize today.
Festival organizers schedule the restored print for October screenings between the 9th and 11th dates. The Film Heritage Foundation completed restoration work on both versions of the classic movie. Sanjeev Kumar interrupted his overseas festival attendance to participate in the revised scenes. The 1975 production featured Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, and Amjad Khan. Sholay maintained its position as India's highest-grossing film for over a decade after release.
Festival organizers schedule the restored print for October screenings between the 9th and 11th dates. The Film Heritage Foundation completed restoration work on both versions of the classic movie. Sanjeev Kumar interrupted his overseas festival attendance to participate in the revised scenes. The 1975 production featured Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, and Amjad Khan. Sholay maintained its position as India's highest-grossing film for over a decade after release.
