Not the stars you know: Sholay’s iconic roles were first offered to these unexpected superstars

Before Amjad Khan made Gabbar Singh one of the most terrifying villains in Indian cinema, the role was actually offered to Danny Denzongpa. However, due to scheduling conflicts—he was already committed to Dharmatma, being shot in Afghanistan—Danny had to let go of the opportunity. His unavailability opened the door for a relatively unknown actor, Amjad Khan, to step in and create history.