‘Amitabh Bachchan was replaced by Sanjay Khan in a film, as he had given 16 flops,’ recalls Raza Murad, revealing how the actor bagged ‘Zanjeer’

Before achieving stardom with ‘Zanjeer,’ Amitabh Bachchan faced numerous setbacks, including being replaced in ‘Duniya Ka Mela’ after 16 flops. Raza Murad revealed top actors rejected ‘Zanjeer’, paving the way for Bachchan’s breakthrough role. Jaya Bhaduri’s recommendation led to his casting, marking a turning point and launching his iconic partnership with Salim-Javed.