Dharmendra was the highest paid on Sholay, Big B got 1 lakh
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 () As Sholay commemorates its 50th anniversary, behind-the-scenes details have emerged, revealing the modest salaries of the cast. Dharmendra, the highest-paid, received ₹1.5 lakh, while Amjad Khan earned ₹50,000. Dharmendra also disclosed his role in Amitabh Bachchan's casting as Jai, advocating for him to director Ramesh Sippy. He believed Bachchan possessed a unique 'fire,' ultimately securing him the iconic role.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, on Monday, paid an emotional tribute to legendary star Dilip Kumar on his fourth death anniversary.
The ‘Sholay’ actor remembered the late star as not just an icon of..
You will be surprised to know that Dharmendra was the highest-paid actor on the sets of Sholay, more than Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema... DNA
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 ()
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