Dharmendra was the first choice to play hero in Zanjeer, director Prakash Mehra jumped when he saw Amitabh Bachchan: ‘Mil gaya…’ - The Indian Express

Before Amitabh Bachchan was cast for Zanjeer, it was Dharmendra who was keen on playing the lead role. Director Prakash Mehra brought the script from Dharmendra for Rs 3500.

Zanjeer turned the tables for Amitabh Bachchan who was struggling to strike gold at the box office at that time. The 1973 movie was also a stepping stone for Amitabh as he marched towards the pedesta… [+1641 chars]

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