Mumbai, Aug. 7 -- The film Sholay released on 15 August 1975 is still considered one of the most memorable films of Indian cinema. This film not only changed the definition of friendship, action and emotion, but also gave a villain whom people have not forgotten even after 50 years, Gabbar Singh. But do you know how Amjad Khan, who played the character of Gabbar, got this role?

Actually, this role was first offered to Danny Denzongpa. But Danny was busy shooting for Dharmatma at that time, due to which he left this film. Then the duo of Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan suggested a new name - Amjad Khan. However, director Ramesh Sippy was initially doubtful whether Amjad would fit into this character.

But when Amjad Khan read the script and s...