Ramesh Sippy on ‘Sholay’ Climax: “We had to accept the verdict during the Emergency”

Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy revealed how India’s Emergency in 1975 necessitated changes to Sholay’s climax. While censors aimed to curb violence, the released version, where police intervene before Thakur Baldev Singh could kills Gabbar, was well-received. The film was recently showcased at Toronoto International Film Festival after being restored in 4K version.

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“Have been prepping to get out”: Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis on her plans of retirement, opportunities for older actors

Jamie Lee Curtis, drawing on her parents’ experiences, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, has voiced concerns about Hollywood’s treatment of older actors, particularly women. She revealed her proactive approach to self-retiring to avoid a similar fate. Curtis also criticized the pressure women face regarding cosmetic surgery, using wax lips in a photoshoot to make her…

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