When Amjad Khan apologised to Dharmendra because of scene a with Hema Malini in 'Sholay'

1975 blockbuster film Sholay, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Amjad Khan in lead roles is one of most iconic movies in Hindi cinema fraternity. One of greatest films remains truly fresh in hearts of audience even today. 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. Like we kw Amjad Khan's character is outrous in movie, one such scene in movie when he behaves totally obxious with Basanti and asks her to dance in front of his clad to save her love interest Veeru, has come back to light with an interesting trivia. 

When Amjad Khan apologised to Dharmendra 

Amjad Khan had to shoot a scene wherein he had to hold Hema Malini's hand and force her to dance in front of everyone, to save Veeru from Gabbar's dreadful clutch. As per reports, Sholay's Amjad Khan was so mesmeric about  character that he unintentionally held Hema Malini's hand roughly, which left her in pain for several days. And when Dharmendra, who was reportedly in love with Hema Malini, got to kw about incident, he was exasperated with Amjad Khan's behaviour. 

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As soon as Sholay's Amjad Khan was informed about Dharmendra's reaction, former apologised to  Yamla Pagla Deewana actor about same. But Dharmednta continued to have that grudge for rest of shoot days. However, by end of film's production, actors eventually dissolved ir feuds and became friends again. 

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As per reports, Sholay's director Ramesh Sippy in an old interview revealed that he wanted to cast Amjad Khan for movie right after ir first meeting itself because moment he entered room, he knew y had ir man. However, Amjad Khan’s voice was t approved by all and y asked team to reconsider someone else for role. Amjad Khan, on or hand, prepared for role of Gabbar Singh in Sholay and proved his charisma, to be roped in again. 

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