Sholay at 50: Ramesh Sippy’s dazzling epic stands the test of time
For LFF’s closing archive presentation, an extended restoration of Sholay screened at BFI IMAX. Mixing romance, bromance, crime, spaghetti western action and unforgettable musical numbers, Ramesh Sippy’s colourful classic remains one of Bollywood’s defining hits.
By Sam Wigley