US EditionIFFI to Pay Homage to Dharmendra at Closing Ceremony, 'Sholay' Screening Cancelled
IFFI honors Dharmendra's legacy with tributes, displays, and a special session marking 50 years of Sholay; planned film screening was cancelled due to technical issues.
- The 56th International Film Festival of India is organising a special tribute for veteran actor Dharmendra at its closing ceremony later this week, following his death on Monday.
- Visitors paused at the displayed Jai-Veeru 1942 BSA WM20 motorcycle, reflecting on Dharmendra's roles while a minute's silence was observed at the Film Bazaar.
- Organisers called off the Sholay 4K restoration screening on November 26, 2025, citing technical problems, but a conversation with director Ramesh Sippy and Kiran Sippy will proceed on November 27, 2025, at Kala Academy, Goa.
- Hema Malini had already withdrawn from attending due to Dharmendra's failing health, altering expected red carpet appearances, while earlier this year Bobby Deol represented the family at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Sholay's 50th anniversary is being marked across venues at the 56th International Film Festival of India, with a fully restored 'Final Cut' set for wide re-release on December 12, 2025.
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IFFI 2025: Dharmendra to be honoured at Goa fest but 4K Sholay screening cancelled
Organisers of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will pay respects to Dharmendra at the fest's closing ceremony. Meanwhile, the special screening of the classic film Sholay has been cancelled due to technical reasons.
IFFI 2025 to honour Dharmendra at closing ceremony after veteran actor’s demise; 4K Sholay screening cancelled : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa will pay a special tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra at its closing ceremony later this week. The veteran star, who passed away on Monday morning at his suburban Mumbai residence at the age of 89, was fondly remembered with a minute’s silence during the closing of the Film Bazaar segment of the festival, officials said. IFFI 2025 to honour Dharmendra at closing ceremony after vetera…
IFFI 2025 to honour Dharmendra at closing ceremony after veteran actor’s demise; 4K Sholay screening cancelled : Bollywood News
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