Shatrughan Sinha confronted Dharmendra for giving Sholay role to Big B

While Shatrughan Sinha was initially offered Amitabh Bachchan's iconic role in 'Sholay', Dharmendra recommended Big B, believing he was a better fit. Sinha, busy with other commitments, couldn't commit to the required dates, leading to a missed opportunity that ultimately propelled Bachchan to stardom. Their enduring friendship remained strong despite this.