Amitabh Bachchan was close to being injured by Dharmendra during 'Sholay' shooting?

Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra's movie titled Sholay is one of iconic films in history of Indian cinema. Thanks to Big B, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, and Amjad Khan's phemenal acting skills. However, did you kw that film had its own history? If reports are to be believed, when Dharmendra was shooting for a scene in film, Amitabh Bachchan had nearly just got saved from a firing scene in movie. 

As per reports, incident happened when team was shooting for one of best scenes in film in which Jay (Amitabh) had to save Veeru (Dharmendra) and Basanti (Hema Malini) with help of his gun from a troop of people. However, Amitabh Bachchan almost escaped injury as incident reportedly went out of hand. Initially, as per scene in film, Veeru ran from re and kicked a box full of bullets.

Post that he filled his pockets with those bullets. But as per reports, twist in tale came to light when action-director of Sholay had ordered actual bullets for shoot to make scene look even more realistic. However, during shoot, Dharmendra, even after a lot of retakes, could t open box of bullets and later got infuriated with shoot. 

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Reportedly, Veeru was finally able to open box after multiple retakes. Reports have it that what Veeru did next was that he kicked box and filled bullets in gun, instead of his pockets. He began firing m into air which left everyone frightened.

Amidst all this, team reportedly started speculating that Amitabh would be severely hurt due to this. However, Big B was safe. Reports also have it that when Dharmendra realised his mistake, he later apologised to Amitabh Bachchan as well as to  Sholay director, Ramesh Sippy.

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1975 blockbuster film Sholay, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Amjad Khan in lead roles airs on television even today. It is one of greatest films that remains truly fresh in hearts of audience.  characters- Gabbar Singh played by actor Amjad Khan, Veeru essayed by Dharmendra, Jai played by Big B and Basanti by Hema Malini received praises from all moviegoers.

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