Writer duo Salim-Javed originally approached late acting legend Dilip Kumar to play Thakur Baldev Singh in Sholay, but he refused, and Sanjeev Kumar replaced him.
In Sjolay, Amitabh Bachchan played the role of Jai while Dharmendra played Veeru. However, the character that became instantly famous was Gabbar Singh played by actor Amjad Khan. But do you know, the role of Gabbar was first offered to Danny Denzongpa? However, he rejected it.