The much-awaited 3D version of epic film Sholay, set to release January 3, has been made on a budget of approximately Rs20 crore (Dh1.2 million), which includes restoration and conversion, says producer Sascha Sippy.
Sascha is the grandson of late filmmaker G.P. Sippy, who had originally produced the Amitabh Bachchan-Dharmendra starrer. It was directed by his son Ramesh Sippy.
“It took two years to make Sholay and three years to restore and convert it into 3D. As far as the budget is concerned, it is close to Rs20 crore to Rs22 crore, which also includes the marketing and publicity of the film,” he said.
The original “Sholay” was reportedly made on a Rs4 crore budget.
“We had this idea for a very long time as there is a great respect for the movie and we wanted the new generation to watch it. We started working on it three years ago. We thought converting it in 3D was a phenomenal idea,” Sascha added.
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