Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy has dedicated the 4K version of Sholay – The Final Cut to the late Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24. The team had initially planned a grand 50th-anniversary re-release on August 15, but the untimely passing of the film’s leading hero, Veeru, resulted in a more subdued theatrical launch this Friday.

“We will miss him (Dharmendra) dearly. Unfortunately, he passed away as did Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar in earlier times, then Asrani recently and others have also passed away. But, all their work will be there forever. So, they live through the film now," Sippy said.

The filmmaker emphasized that the release is a celebration of all the stars involved. “There were plans; we wanted to make a splash, but it wasn’t appropriate. The film is a celebration for everyone

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