Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra 's chemistry in ' Sholay ' as Jai and Veeru is still considered as a testament of friendship and as a reference even in the pop culture today. The film remains immortal. 'Sholay' also starred Jaya Bachchan , Hema Malini , Sanjeev Kumar , Amjad Khan . Did you know that initially Shatrughan Sinha was supposed to be a part of the film but later Amitabh Bachchan was cast as Dharmendra recommended him.
The actor was once asked about it, he told Rajat Sharma on 'Aap Ki Adaalat'. When asked if he helped Big B get 'Sholay', he said, "Main yeh kisi ko nahi bolta. Lekin ab Amitabh ne khud kahaa hai. Toh haan. Yeh sach hai. Woh role Shatru (Shatrughan Sinha) ko jaa raha tha."
He had also said in an interview with ANI about what happened. "Amitabh sahab (He used to come to meet me. Mr. Amitabh.) He used to sit next to me. To Maine Ramesh Sippy ji ko kaha yeh naya ladka hai usko awaaz se to lagta hai bahut acha kaam karega...unki jo andar se chahna thi..jo khud se pyar karne ki khoobsurati thi vo achi lagi..maine kaha inko lelo (So I told him to take him)," said the legendary actor.
Talking about 'Sholay', he had said, "Yeh film mere khyayal se sadiyun ke liye ban gayi hai (this film will be there for centuries)"
Dharmendra was last seen in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' and he will be seen next in 'Ikkis'. The film will see Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda share screen space with Dharmendra.