September 8, 2025

Get ready, Bollywood fans! The iconic film Sholay, starring the unforgettable Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, just got a sparkling makeover. The restored 4K version of this blockbuster classic had a grand gala premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday. And guess who was there shining bright? None other than Bollywood star Bobby Deol, stepping in to represent his legendary father, Dharmendra, at this star-studded occasion. The Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) captured all the glitz and glam on their Instagram, sharing dazzling photos from the event. But Bobby wasn’t the only big name present. The film’s director Ramesh Sippy and producer Shezad Sippy walked the red carpet too, along with FHF Director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, making it a proud moment for Indian cinema. Fans at the Toronto Film Festival got a special treat as Bobby Deol interacted warmly with them, signing autographs and soaking in the energetic crowd. The FHF praised the event, saying, "The restored 'Sholay' had a gala premiere at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival with Director Ramesh Sippy, actor Bobby Deol, producer Shehzad Sippy and FHF Director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur walking the red carpet lined with press and hordes of enthusiastic fans." The screening was a star-studded gala event held at the massive 1800-seater Roy Thomson Hall, showing just how beloved and legendary Sholay remains even after so many years. Originally released in 1975, Sholay became a beloved cult classic, famous for its thrilling story, unforgettable characters, iconic dialogues, and evergreen songs like "Yeh Dosti," "Mehbooba Mehbooba," "Haa Jab Tak Hai Jaan," and "Holi Ke Din." The story takes you to the imaginary Ramgarh village, where retired police chief Thakur Baldev Singh (played by Sanjeev Kumar) plans an epic battle against the fearsome bandit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). To fight Gabbar, Thakur calls on two brave heroes — Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra). With lots of action, drama, and heart, Jai and Veeru defend the village and face the dangers head-on. Love sparks fly too, with Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini playing Jai and Veeru’s love interests Radha and Basanti, adding charm and warmth to this epic saga. So, if you love Bollywood magic, Sholay’s 4K version at Toronto Film Festival was a grand celebration of India's cinematic treasure. Bollywood’s heritage shines bright on the global stage, and Bobby Deol’s presence made it even more special!

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