How Feroz Khan Tricked Danny Denzongpa Out of Sholay's Iconic Gabbar Role

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How Feroz Khan Tricked Danny Denzongpa Out of Sholay's Iconic Gabbar Role
- •Danny Denzongpa was Ramesh Sippy's original choice for the iconic Gabbar role in 'Sholay'.
- •Feroz Khan convinced Danny to choose his film 'Dharmatma' instead, promising a song with Hema Malini.
- •Danny's commitment to Feroz Khan led him to refuse the legendary Gabbar role.
- •Veteran villain Ranjit shared this anecdote, revealing he was also approached for Gabbar but declined.
- •Ranjit also recounted quirky habits of Raaj Kumar, Raj Kapoor, and Dilip Kumar regarding film selections.
Why It Matters: Danny Denzongpa lost the iconic Gabbar role in 'Sholay' due to Feroz Khan's persuasion.
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