Sholay to release with original climax at Indian Film Festival of Sydney

Even after nearly half a century, Sholay continues to strike a chord with audiences across generations. Among its most unforgettable moments is the emotional loss of Jai and the gripping showdown between Thakur and Gabbar Singh. In the version that reached cinemas, Thakur stops short of delivering the final blow, leaving Gabbar to be captured by the police.

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But few are aware that director Ramesh Sippy had originally filmed a much darker climax, one where Thakur himself kills Gabbar. Distributors, however, urged a change, opting for a less brutal ending. Now, fifty years later, the unseen version of Sholay is set to be unveiled for the very first time.

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