Sholay's 'Jai' role: Shatrughan Sinha confronted Dharmendra, never saw film

• Shatrughan Sinha was initially offered the role of 'Jai' in the iconic film 'Sholay'.
• Dharmendra recommended Amitabh Bachchan for the role, leading to Bachchan's breakthrough.
• Sinha confronted Dharmendra about the role change but later stated he held no grudge.
• Sinha also cited scheduling conflicts as a reason for not taking the 'Sholay' role.
• The classic film 'Sholay' is set to be re-released in a 4K version in 2025.

Why It Matters: Dharmendra's casting choice for Sholay's 'Jai' role profoundly impacted film history.