Amjad Khan, the actor famed for his role as Gabbar Singh in Sholay, was generally respected in the film industry and known for his professionalism. However, there are a few instances that could be considered controversial:
Casting of Gabbar Singh: Amjad Khan wasn’t the first choice for the role of Gabbar Singh in Sholay. Actors like Danny Denzongpa and Ranjeet were also considered for the part. Ranjeet reportedly turned down the role out of respect for his friendship with Danny.
Working with Salim-Javed: After the success of Sholay, Amjad Khan never worked with the writer duo Salim-Javed again. The reasons for this are not clearly documented, but it is noted as a point of interest on his 83rd birth anniversary.
During his tenure as the president of the Actors Guild Association, Amjad Khan played a pivotal role in mediating conflicts within the film industry, including a notable incident where Meenakshi Seshadri had to leave the film Damini due to disagreements with director Raj Kumar Santosh During his tenure as the president of the Actors Guild Association, Amjad Khan played a pivotal role in mediating conflicts within the film industry, including a notable incident where Meenakshi Seshadri had to leave the film Damini due to disagreements with director Raj Kumar Santosh.
Comment on Politics: There was a statement attributed to Amjad Khan where he commented that actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna entered politics for their own conveniences.
