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Amitabh recalls 2,000 Italians watching Sholay until 3am
Amitabh Bachchan has recalled around 2,000 Italians watching the restored version of Sholay in Bologna from 11pm to 3am. He shared the memory while hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, saying the…
The Story in Brief
Amitabh Bachchan has recalled around 2,000 Italians watching the restored version of Sholay in Bologna from 11pm to 3am. He shared the memory while hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, saying the film was screened in the city’s open-air central square. The screening formed part of celebrations marking Sholay’s 50th anniversary, with its world premiere held on June 27, 2025.
Directed by Ramesh Sippy and released on August 15, 1975, Sholay starred Bachchan as Jai and Dharmendra as Veeru. The film was written by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, produced by G.P. Sippy and featured Amjad Khan as Gabbar Singh. Its restored print was taken to Italy by Shivendra Singh, who is involved in the restoration.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that one late-night screening proves universal devotion to Hindi cinema. It does show strong interest in a celebrated classic, but Bachchan’s account is a single recollection, not a measure of Italian audiences as a whole. The more useful test is whether restored Indian films receive repeat screenings and sustained attendance beyond anniversary events. Will Sholay’s Bologna turnout lead to regular distribution of Indian classics in Italy?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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