Amitabh Bachchan reveals he wanted to play Gabbar in 'Sholay'

Updated On: 15 August, 2015 12:43 PM IST | | PTI

<p>Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has revealed he wanted to play the role of Gabbar when he first heard the script of "Sholay"</p>

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Amitabh Bachchan reveals he wanted to play Gabbar in 'Sholay'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has revealed he wanted to play the role of Gabbar when he first heard the script of "Sholay".

"When I first heard the script of "Sholay" I told Salim-Javed (the scripwriters) 'I want to do the role of Gabbar'. But Ramesh Sippy (the director) decided to cast me as Jai," Bachchan said.

Amitabh Bachchan reveals he wanted to play Gabbar in 'Sholay'
Amitabh Bachchan