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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dharmendra: I was offered the role of Gabbar and Thakur...But I wanted to play Veeru as he is so much like me
says Sholay could easily be considered ' duniya ka aathwan ajooba .' And for the fans of the 1975 cult classic, it's hard to disagree. The film marks its 50th anniversary this year as its restored version premieres in Italy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent chat, the veteran actor spoke to us about his favourite memories of Sholay. 'MY FAVOURITE SCENE FROM SHOLAY IS THE DEATH OF AMITABH BACHCHAN 'S CHARACTER' ' Aur jaan daal di FHF (Film Heritage Foundation) ne ,' says Dharmendra about the film's restoration. Talking about his favourite scenes from the film, the actor shares, ' Tanki wala scene, temple wala scene log kaafi pasand karte hain . Aur bhi aise kai scene hain jo kaafi pasand hain mujhe .' But the moment that lingers most for him is the emotional turning point of the film. 'My favourite scene from Sholay is the death of Amitabh Bachchan's (character). Woh jahan marte hain, wahan zindagi puri picture mein palta kha jati hai . That was the best scene. Do doston ke jo emotion thay woh aate hain ,' he says. 'MAIN CHARACTER MEIN CHALA JAATA HOON' When asked how he prepares for a scene like that? Dharmendra scoffs at the idea of preparation. 'To me, nothing is difficult. Main koi practice nahi karta . Main Dharmendra nahi lagta wahan – main Veeru hi lagta hoon . Pratiggya (1975) mein bhi wohi lagta hoon . Om Prakash ke saath jab Hindi boli thi (as Pyarelal in Chupke Chupke ) toh wohi lagta hoon , Dharmendra nahi lagta . Baaki maine dekha kai actor wohi lagte hain jo woh hain . Main character mein chala jaata hoon . Mujhe toh second lagta hai .' 'The real hero is the coin in Sholay'Whenever Jai and Veeru have to make a decision in Sholay , they flip a coin and it always seems to fall in Jai's favour. It's only in the climax that Veeru realises Jai used a trick coin with heads on both sides. Referring to the coin, Dharmendra says, 'Every character is a hero in the film. But the real hero is the coin.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Danish influencer asks fans to help her find papads from Amitabh Bachchan; netizens say 'he also used to grow basmati rice'
A social media influencer from Copenhagen recently found herself at the centre of an unexpected online buzz after sharing her love for Indian snacks, particularly papads. Frederikke posted a video featuring a pack of moong dal papads she had purchased during her visit to Nepal. She was curious to know who the person on the cover of the snack was. watch the video here: Amitabh Bachchan's image on the snack In the video, Frederikke was seen roasting the papad over an electric stove. After tasting it, she asked her social media followers, 'Who is this man—and why does he make the BEST papadum I've ever had?! I bought this papad back in Nepal and haven't found it anywhere in Copenhagen. I'm running low… if anyone knows where to get this or who this legendary papad guy is, please help.' SHOLAY UNCUT VERSION RETURNS AFTER 50 YEARS | NEVER-SEEN SCENES TO PREMIERE IN ITALY The picture on the packet turned out to be none other than Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. Internet users were quick to clear her doubts in the comments section with witty reactions. Social media reaction One user quipped, 'Yeah. He personally hand-rolls each papad in his Mumbai mansion. Real artisanal stuff.' Another added, 'He also used to grow basmati rice at India Gate, New Delhi.' Social media users flooded the comments section with such hilarious remarks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Another commented, 'That's Amitabh Bachchan; he makes amazing Soan Papdi as well.' Finally, one wrote, 'Rekha ji loves his papad too.' Frederikke did not offend anyone online, but users didn't miss the chance to create some light-hearted moments around their beloved actor. Amitabh Bachchan's work front On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD, alongside Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan.
