Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has revealed he wanted to play the role of Gabbar when he first heard the script of "Sholay".

"When I first heard the script of "Sholay" I told Salim-Javed (the scripwriters) 'I want to do the role of Gabbar'. But Ramesh Sippy (the director) decided to cast me as Jai," Bachchan said.

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