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Cult classic 'Sholay' was one of those rare Indian movies where the character of the villain Gabbar Singh was one of the biggest highlights, even during the casting process. (1/5)
Cult classic 'Sholay' was one of those rare Indian movies where the character of the villain Gabbar Singh was one of the biggest highlights, even during the casting process. (1/5)
In fact, lead stars of the film Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, and Sanjeev Kumar all were vying to play the role and were willing to give up on their hero image. (2/5)
But director Ramesh Sippy found his Gabbar in Amjad Khan, who was roped in after Danny Denzongpa quit due to his commitment to Feroz Khan's film Dharmatma. (3/5)
"His face, built, personality, voice everything felt right. We told him to grow a beard, got him in the costume, took pictures and he just felt right.” (4/5)
Sippy later recalled in an interview, revealing that Amjad Khan prepared for the unforgettable part by reading Abhishapth Chambal, a book on Chambal dacoits. (5/5)
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