Ramesh Sippy
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'Sholay: The Final Cut': All you need to know about the 4K restored version of Ramesh Sippy's film
Bollywood | Dec 12, 2025, 12:34 PM ISTSholay: The Final Cut has returned to theatres in a restored 4K version featuring the film’s original ending for the first time. The re-release also celebrates Ramesh Sippy’s 50-year milestone.
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Sholay: The Final Cut set for theatrical re-release with 4K restoration and original ending
Entertainment | Nov 17, 2025, 11:06 AM ISTThe cult classic 1975 film Sholay is all set to re-release with 4K restoration and original ending this December 2025, across 1,500 screens in India. This re-release marks the 50th anniversary of Ramesh Sippy in Indian cinema.
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Sholay filming locations: Here’s where Ramesh Sippy's cult classic film was shot
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2025, 04:24 PM ISTRead further to know the real location of Ramesh Sippy's action thriller film 'Sholay' was filmed in 1975. The cult-classic film features Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Hema Malini in the lead roles.
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Kaun Banega Crorepati 13: Ramesh Sippy reveals how dream cast of 'Sholay' was assembled
TV | Oct 15, 2021, 07:08 PM ISTDirector Ramesh Sippy on Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 revealed why he chose Hema Malini as 'Basanti' in Sholay. Not just this, Amitabh Bachchan will also be seen romancing the veteran actress on screen again after 2006 release, Baabul. Big B sings popular song 'Dilbar Mere Kab Tak' from film Satte Pe Satta for her.
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KBC 13: Sholay stuntwoman admits she'd give her life for Hema Malini's character Basanti
TV | Oct 13, 2021, 08:10 PM ISTKaun Banega Crorepati 13: Bollywood star Hema Malini and 'Sholay' director Ramesh Sippy come on the hotseat answering to questions of host and megastar Amitabh Bachchan. They will be celebrating 46 years of 'Sholay'.
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Kaun Banega Crorepati 13: Hema Malini, Ramesh Sippy to relive 'Sholay' shoot with Amitabh Bachchan
TV | Oct 13, 2021, 07:39 AM ISTKBC 13: Not only this, Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan will also be seen recreating a moment from their iconic song 'Dilbar Mere'. The director will also be challenging Amitabh and Hema to enact scenes from the popular film as well.
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Director Ramesh Sippy: I would like to revisit legendary actor Dilip Kumar's work all over again
Celebrities | Jul 07, 2021, 06:12 PM IST"On this sad day, I have to say that dream of mine is the best thing that ever happened to me. Thank God for giving me that golden chance to work with Dilip Sahab. Dilip Kumar Sahab is no more, but his memories and his huge body of work will always be there with us," says Ramesh Sippy.
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Ramesh Sippy recalls making of Sholay after film completes 45 years
Entertainment | Aug 18, 2020, 07:25 PM ISTSholay starred Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan among others. The film is remembered for Amjad Khan's iconic performance as the film's arch villain, dacoit Gabbar Singh.
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45 years of Sholay: Ramesh Sippy revisits the making of the phenomenon
Celebrities | Aug 15, 2020, 01:26 PM ISTSholay, a cult classic about revenge and redemption, was initially set to have its key characters of Jai-Veeru and Thakur from Army background and a different ending, says director Ramesh Sippy, who never imagined the phenomenon his film would become upon its release 45 years ago.
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Ramesh Sippy: 'Soorma Bhopali will not die, Jagdeepji will live on with us'
Celebrities | Jul 09, 2020, 09:42 PM IST"It is really sad to know that Jagdeep is no more. What a wonderful character it was, what a wonderful actor he was... (What a) Wonderful father he has been. I am sure everybody loved him. He gave me the wonderful character of Soorma Bhopali. He brought it to life," said Ramesh Sippy.
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Not really keen to remake Sholay, says Ramesh Sippy
Bollywood | Apr 21, 2020, 10:15 AM ISTAn attempt to recreate "Sholay" was done by Ram Gopal Varma in 2007, with "Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag". However, Varma's attempt was universally rejected and the film failed at box office. Sippy's "Sholay" starred Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan among others. Today, the film is primarily remembered for Amjad Khan's iconic performance as the film's arch villain, dacoit Gabbar Singh.
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Rajasthan government to woo filmmakers in new tourism policy
India | Aug 26, 2019, 11:08 AM ISTThis was announced on Sunday by minister of state for tourism, Govind Singh Dotasara.
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Vishal Bhardwaj blasts CBFC board, says it is ‘deaf’
Bollywood | Nov 24, 2018, 03:48 PM ISTWhen asked about the possibility of censorship in the digital medium, Vishal Bhardwaj said that CBFC has turned deaf ears towards the filmmakers.
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Content must change with time, it’s essential: Ramesh Sippy
Celebrities | Jun 22, 2018, 06:01 AM ISTSippy was here at the inauguration of Cinema Heritage Auction Event at the 19th Edition of the International India Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards, which has collaborated with Osian's to preserve cinema heritage.
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Hema Malini shares unseen picture from Sholay sets. Can you guess who is with her?
Celebrities | Jun 12, 2018, 03:48 PM ISTHema Malini and her love for throwback pictures is never-ending. The Sholay actress shares some really interesting old pictures on her Instagram account.
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30 years on, Doordarshan clears Ramesh Sippy's dues for directing 'Buniyaad'
Bollywood | Jul 27, 2016, 07:34 PM ISTNew Delhi: Doordarshan ruled the idiot box in the 80s and early 90s before cable TV gradually made inroads into the psyche of the Indian audience. Needless to say, the state broadcaster presented some of
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'Sholay' may have done better if 'Shaan' hadn't come: Ramesh Sippy
Bollywood | Aug 15, 2015, 08:10 AM ISTMumbai: Director Ramesh Sippy says his blockbuster film "Sholay" had to make way for his own film "Shaan" due to the lack of theatres, else the former may have had a longer run at the
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Imprudent to remake œSholay: Ramesh Sippy
Bollywood | Aug 14, 2015, 12:37 PM ISTMumbai: Director Ramesh Sippy, who set a benchmark in Hindi cinema with “Sholay”, is against the remake of the popular cult-classic, which turns 40 this week.Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who attempted the remake of the
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Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani challenges Bollywood filmmakers
Bollywood | Mar 19, 2015, 10:12 AM ISTMumbai:Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani, who is in the news after members of the film fraternity reportedly complained against his autocratic ways, says no film producer can doubt his integrity.Amid all
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Ramesh Sippy, Aamir discuss censorship issues with Rathore
Bollywood | Mar 18, 2015, 10:21 AM ISTNew Delhi: Bollywood celebrities like Ramesh Sippy and Aamir Khan discussed film censorship and certification related issues when they met Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.Rathore, who met the celebrities on