Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) held a special, one-time-only screening of a nearly 50-year-old vintage 70 mm cinemascope print of the iconic blockbuster Sholay (1975) on August 31st, at Regal Cinema, Mumbai. This exclusive event attended by scores of fans and film enthusiasts celebrated the enduring legacy of the legendary screenwriting duo Salim-Javed who were also present at the special evening.
The screening at Regal Cinema, reminiscent of the 70s era, offered a rare opportunity to watch Sholay—a film that epitomized the defiance and boldness of Salim-Javed. It was also attended by esteemed guests including Shabana Azmi, Zoya Akhtar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Vikramaditya Motwane, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Aditya Roy Kapur, and more.
This screening took place a few days after the very well-received launch of Prime Video’s Original Docuseries Angry Young Men produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby, which chronicled the unparalleled influence of Salim-Javed on Hindi cinema and their role in crafting some of the most iconic characters of the 1970s. The writer duo Salim-Javed along with Namrata Rao, director of the docuseries Angry Young Men addressed the fans, who welcomed them with whistles and applause.
The screening was free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees had the chance to relive the magic of Sholay on the silver screen and immerse themselves in the legacy of Salim-Javed, as highlighted in the Angry Young Men docuseries.
