The Making of a Bollywood Icon: How Amitabh Bachchan landed the role of a lifetime in Sholay The 1975 film Sholay is a landmark in Indian cinema, a movie that has become synonymous with Bollywood's golden era. The film's memorable characters, including Jai and Veeru's friendship and Gabbar Singh's chilling villainy, continue to captivate audiences to this day. However, few people know that Amitabh Bachchan, who played the iconic role of Jai, was not the original choice for the part. In a surprising revelation, Dharmendra, who played Veeru in the film, disclosed...