The iconic Hindi film ‘Sholay,’ a cinematic landmark directed by Ramesh Sippy and featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, is slated for a special screening in Toronto, Canada, marking a significant event for the film’s 50th anniversary. The movie, originally released in 1975, continues to resonate with audiences. The upcoming screening, taking place 11,600 kilometers from India, is part of the Toronto Film Festival celebrations. The Film Heritage Foundation has announced the event on social media. The screening is scheduled for September 6th, within the Toronto Film Festival, which will run from September 4th to September 14th. A noteworthy aspect is that the film will be shown in a 4K version. Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar wrote the screenplay. The music was composed by R.D. Burman. Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan starred as Jai and Veeru, respectively. Amjad Khan’s portrayal of the dacoit Gabbar Singh was highly memorable, with his dialogue “Kitne aadmi the?” becoming iconic. Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan played the female leads, alongside Sanjeev Kumar, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Mac Mohan, and Asrani. The film was produced with a budget of 3 crore rupees. The worldwide gross collection reached 50 crore rupees, with a net collection of 15 crore rupees from India, establishing a remarkable feat for a film from that era.
Classic Indian Film ‘Sholay’ Heads to Toronto for 75th Anniversary Screening
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