Sholay: Sippy feared Bachchan, Dharmendra lost in jungle after drinks

• A bullet narrowly missed Amitabh Bachchan during the filming of Sholay's climax, caused by Dharmendra accidentally firing a gun.
• The action cameraman refused to continue shooting after the near-fatal incident, leading to the day's shoot being cancelled.
• Dharmendra apologized to the cameraman and Amitabh Bachchan for the accidental firing.
• Director Ramesh Sippy recalled Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra disappearing from the Sholay set, causing worry among the crew.
• The two actors later returned to the set, having had drinks, after their unexplained absence.

Why It Matters: It highlights the dangerous, chaotic reality behind a Bollywood classic's creation.