New Delhi: It may be known to some of us that Danny Denzongpa was signed to play Gabbar Singh in Sholay but was replaced by Amjad Khan. Director Ramesh Sippy reveals, “He was signed initially. But when the shooting schedule was finalized, he was in Afghanistan shooting for Feroz Khan’s Dharmaatma. He couldn’t make it. We had to look for someone else. And Salim Khan suggested Amjad Khan, saying he’s the son of a fine actor Jayant. We decided to take a look.’’

Sippy recalled that he had seen Amjad Khan in a play........

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