Farah Khan Roundtable: Salman Khan Discusses Remaking Salim-Javed’s ‘Sholay’; Actor Says ‘I Can Play Both Jai and Veeru’ (Watch Video)
In an interview, Salman Khan expressed his desire to remake the iconic film 'Sholay', written by Salim-Javed and directed by Ramesh Sippy.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has expressed a deep admiration for his father Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar’s iconic film, Sholay. During a promotional video for the duo’s documentary, Angry Young Men, released on Prime Video, host Farah Khan inquired about the Salim-Javed film Salman would most like to revisit. Without hesitation, the actor declared his desire to remake Sholay, a cinematic landmark that has captivated audiences for decades. The 1975 classic, penned by the legendary screenwriting duo Salim-Javed, is helmed by the visionary Ramesh Sippy. Farah Khan Roundtable: Salman Khan Opens Up on His Screenwriting Days; Reveals Father Salim Khan Helped Him During Acting Debut in ‘Biwi Ho to Aisi’ (Watch Video).
During the round table discussion, Salman expressed his enthusiasm for remaking two iconic Salim-Javed films: Sholay and Deewar. When Farah asked him which role he would prefer to play from Sholay, Jai (played by Amitabh Bachchan) or Veeru (played by Dharmendra), Salman quickly responded by saying, "I can play both Jai and Veeru. Gabbar also." Video of Female Fans Channeling Salman Khan’s Cool Dance Moves in the ‘Era of Vicky Kaushal’ Goes Viral – WATCH.
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During the conversation, Salim Khan, the legendary co-writer of Sholay with Javed Akhtar, shared a captivating anecdote. He revealed how the iconic villain Gabbar Singh's character was every male actor's fave role. “Everyone in the film’s star cast went to Ramesh Sippy personally to tell him, ‘I want to do this role,’” Salim said. Amjad Khan played Gabbar Singh in Sholay.
Sholay, remains a timeless classic. Its iconic ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bachchan, and Hema Malini, delivered unforgettable performances that continue to captivate audiences worldwide. The film's unforgettable dialogues, thrilling action sequences, and heartwarming moments have solidified its place as one of the greatest Indian films ever made
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