‘Hema Malini nai milegi,’ said Ramesh Sippy to Dharmendra as he wanted to play Gabbar or Thakur in ‘Sholay’: ‘Amjad Khan fitted’

As ‘Sholay’ celebrated its 50th anniversary, director Ramesh Sippy shared insights into the film’s casting. Dharmendra, captivated by Gabbar’s character arc, initially desired to play the iconic villain, while Sanjeev Kumar also expressed interest.