DYK? Veteran actor Dharmendra once accidently fired real bullet at Amitabh Bachchan on Sholay set

DYK? Veteran actor Dharmendra once accidently fired real bullet at Amitabh Bachchan on Sholay set

New Delhi: The iconic Bollywood film Sholay is famous for many reasons, including its action scenes and timeless dialogues. But during the filming of its climax, something very dangerous happened. Dharmendra, who played Veeru, accidentally fired a real bullet past the ear of his co-star Amitabh Bachchan, who played Jai. This near accident shocked everyone and has remained a famous behind-the-scenes story from the film’s making. Dig in for more d…

DYK, 'Veeru' Dharmendra Nearly Shot 'Jai' Amitabh Bachchan With Gun Live Ammunition Sholay Sets? Big B Once Recalled, "I Heard A ‘Whoosh’ As The Bullet Passed"

A while ago, news of the 89 year old veteran actor Dharmendra breathing his last made the headlines. As Bollywood heads to pay their last respects, we bring you some fond memories of the star. Sholay, the iconic film starring Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan, is celebrated as one of the greatest classics in Indian cinema. Crafted by the legendary duo Salim-Javed, the film is renowned not only for its memorable dialogues and stellar performances b…