Iconic Sholay Lights Up Raj Mandir: Special Screening Sets the Stage for IIFA 2025 in Jaipur

Jaipur witnessed a cinematic extravaganza as the legendary film Sholay was screened at the iconic Raj Mandir cinema on February 9, 2025, at 11 AM. The special screening, celebrating the film’s Golden Jubilee (50 years), set the stage for the grand 25th-anniversary edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards. Enthusiasts, cinephiles, and industry veterans gathered to relive the magic of one of Bollywood’s greatest films at Rajasthan’s most celebrated theater.

The IIFA 2025 festivities embraced the theme ‘Silver Was The New Gold’, symbolizing its 25 years of excellence in Indian cinema. Jaipur, the heart of Rajasthan’s cultural heritage, welcomed Bollywood’s finest for this prestigious occasion on March 8th–9th, 2025. The event not only honored Bollywood’s present and future but also paid tribute to its rich past, with the screening of Sholay standing as a testament to its timeless legacy.

As the film industry celebrated this milestone, Jaipur reaffirmed its position as a significant cultural hub. The fusion of Sholay’s Golden Jubilee and IIFA’s Silver Anniversary made this year’s celebrations an unforgettable tribute to Indian cinema’s glorious journey.