Why did Danny Denzongpa refuse to play Gabbar Singh's role in Sholay?
3 years, 4 months ago

Why did Danny Denzongpa refuse to play Gabbar Singh's role in Sholay?

India TV News  

Sholay has been one of the most iconic films of Indian cinema. However, the character that became instantly famous was Gabbar Singh played by actor Amjad Khan. Opening why about why he did not play Gabbar Singh in Sholay, Danny Denzongpa told Spotboye, "It was because of a prior commitment and my word of honour that I had to let go of Sholay. If I had done Sholay we would have missed seeing all the wonderful performances of a wonderful actor called Amjad Khan." He said, "My colleagues who came in with me have done 600-700 films.My average remains three years per year.

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Danny Denzongpa was mostly given negative roles because he looked different: Adil Hussain
1 year, 7 months ago

Danny Denzongpa was mostly given negative roles because he looked different: Adil Hussain

Hindustan Times  

Adil Hussain has said that Danny Denzongpa was mostly given negative roles in Hindi films because he looked different. He added, "When I see the history of Indian film industry, apart from Danny Denzongpa, who was mostly given negative roles because he looked different, when have you seen faces from our part of the world? After working in theatre in …

Amjad Khan didn't have money for wife's discharge, borrowed ₹400
2 years, 7 months ago

Amjad Khan didn't have money for wife's discharge, borrowed ₹400

Hindustan Times  

Late actor Amjad Khan's son and actor Shadaab Khan responded to a question on whether he can be called his father's lucky mascot. In a new interview, Shadaab revealed that Amjad didn't have money on him for the discharge of his mother Shaila Khan from the hospital. Shadaab also recalled an incident ahead of Sholay's release, "When the Sholay role …

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