Pachhi’s Around the World (1967/ Technicolor) was the first Indian film to be actually released in the 70mm widescreen format, and also the first with a magnetic, six-track stereophonic soundtrack. It is frequently, and incorrectly, said that ‘Sholay’ (1975) was India’s first 70mm film

When the iconic Sholay was released in on Independence Day in 1975, among the many draws for millions of fans was a tagline which read: First time in 70mm (with six-track stereophonic sound). It was Indias first 70mm film

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