Abhishek Bachchan is thrilled to finally watch Sholay on the big screen as the restored 4K version, Sholay – The Final Cut, releases on December 12, 2025
Amitabh Bachchan in Sholay
Actor Abhishek Bachchan is all thrilled as his lifelong dream is set to come true. The actor is looking forward to watching the 1975 classic Hindi film Sholay on the big screen. The film directed by Ramesh Sippy completed 50 years in 2025. The blockbuster film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan in primary roles. Fifty years after its first release, the team is all set to present the uncut version on the big screen. Sholay – The Final Cut, a fully restored 4K version of the landmark 1975 classic, will be screened in all its grandeur in theatres.
Abhishek Bachchan celebrates Sholay- The Final Cut release
On Thursday, Abhishek Bachchan shared his excitement for the film's release on the big screen. Calling it a lifelong dream, the actor shared his joy as the iconic classic returns to theatres on December 12, 2025. On Thursday, Abhishek took to his Instagram handle and shared a poster of the film featuring his father and veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan.
Expressing his excitement, he wrote in the caption, “The greatest story never told! Can’t wait to witness Sholay in all its glory on the big screen. I have NEVER seen Sholay on the big screen only on TV and VHS/DVD. It’s been a lifelong dream.”
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How is The Final Cut different from Sholay
For the uninitiated, Sholay is set to return to theatres as Sholay – The Final Cut, now including the original climax and two previously deleted scenes. This special re-release commemorates the 50th anniversary of Ramesh Sippy’s masterpiece, which is widely celebrated as one of Indian cinema’s most influential films.
The restoration holds historic significance, as the original climax—shot by Sippy but removed before the film’s initial release during the Emergency—was banned by the Central Board of Film Certification for its violent content. This much-discussed sequence, never shown publicly, depicts Thakur (Sanjeev Kumar) killing Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan) with spiked shoes.
The Film Heritage Foundation has meticulously restored the movie in 4K. Earlier in 2025, Sholay was showcased at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The premiere of the restored 4K version saw the presence of Ramesh Sippy and actor Bobby Deol, among others.
(with inputs from IANS)
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