Sholay — The War Continues
Even as fans await the release of Ram Gopal Verma’s version of the 1975 blockbuster, the original makers of the film have given the official remake rights to Pritish Nandy.
If Gabbar Singh were to ask how many people are remaking Sholay in various avatars the answer would be difficult.
Finally one of India’s most loved films will have an official and a $110 million remake.
It is a figure that not only Rampur’s villagers in Sholay but Bollywood itself would have never dreamt of.
The deal to remake Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay was signed between Sasha Sippy, Chairman of Sholay Media and Entertainment, the official rights holders in London three days.
“Sholay is a huge cult movie it’s big because its not just one film but four films,†said Pritish Nandy, Managing Director, Pritish Nandy Communications.
Controversial remake
The remaking of Sholay has always been controversial dividing the Sippy family that made the film.
Ramesh Sippy who directed the original has maintained it’s not possible to remake it.
But Sasha Sippy, the grandson of Sholay producer GP Sippy managed to get his grandfather to give him the rights.
This also meant that Ram Gopal Varma who set out to remake the film with its original name his fingers burned.
He will also make an animated version of Sholay. The first movie could hit the screens by next year.
Nandy has signed a 110 million dollar deal to remake Sholay and two sequels.