**Ever wondered about the untold stories behind Bollywood's greatest classics?** One such fascinating reveal involves the legendary film *Sholay* and a memorable casting controversy that shook Tinseltown decades ago. *Sholay* isn't just a movie; it's an institution in Indian cinema, famed for its iconic characters and timeless friendship of Jai and Veeru. But what if you knew that the role of Jai, immortalized by Amitabh Bachchan, was almost played by another superstar—Shatrughan Sinha? According to Dharmendra, who played Veeru and also recommended Amitabh for Jai's role, the casting was a delicate matter. Dharmendra confessed that Amitabh had approached him for the role, and even though it was initially supposed to go to Shatrughan Sinha, he gave the role to Amitabh. This decision reportedly upset Shatrughan, who confronted Dharmendra, saying, *"Paaji, why did you give my role to him?"* Dharmendra explained that he was torn because Amitabh had come to him first, so he decided to give him the part[1]. Shatrughan Sinha himself has expressed that he was supposed to star in *Sholay* but missed out because of scheduling conflicts, which adds another layer of intrigue to this Bollywood legend[2][3]. This behind-the-scenes drama adds even more charm to *Sholay*, reminding us how the film's magic owes to not just its story, but also to crucial casting choices, luck, and timing. Have you watched *Sholay* recently? What do you think about this casting twist? Share your thoughts in the comments below and spread the story with fellow Bollywood buffs!
Citations
1.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/when-shatrughan-sinha-called-out-dharmendra-for-sholay-you-gave-my-role-to-amitabh-bachchan-9779531/amp/1
2.https://tribune.com.pk/story/1778408/shatrughan-sinha-says-supposed-star-sholay-dharmendra
3.https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/shatrughan-sinha-reveals-why-he-had-to-turn-down-sholay-49269.html
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