India, July 5 -- Sholay's restored uncut version screened in Bologna, marking 50 years; original climax shown, celebrating Indian-Italian cinema collaboration and heritage

Fifty years after its thunderous arrival in Indian theatres, Sholay, one of the most celebrated films in Indian cinema, blazed back onto the screen - this time under the open sky in the historic Piazza Maggiore of Bologna, Italy.

It was no ordinary screening. Cinephiles from across the globe gathered for a glimpse of the newly restored, uncut version of Ramesh Sippy's timeless classic, a version that finally allowed audiences to witness scenes long buried in the archives, including the original climax - which shows Gabbar Singh being killed by Thakur instead of arrest...