Sholay cast fees: You'll be shocked to know Jaya Bachchan's fee; Dharmendra was paid the highest, while Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini received Rs…
In Sholay, Hema Malini played the role of Basanti, while Dharmendra portrayed Veeru. According to media reports, Hema Malini was paid Rs 75,000 for her role, whereas Dharmendra received Rs 1,50,000. It is believed that Dharmendra was the highest-paid actor in the film, as he was the only established superstar in the cast at that time.
Amitabh Bachchan, who played the role of Jai, was the second lead in the film Sholay. According to media reports, he was paid Rs 1,00,000 for the role, which was less than what Sanjeev Kumar received for portraying Thakur. Sanjeev Kumar was reportedly paid Rs 1,25,000, while Amjad Khan, who played the iconic villain Gabbar Singh, was offered Rs 50,000.
You'll be shocked to know that Jaya Bachchan was the least paid among the main cast of Sholay. For her role as Radha, she was reportedly offered only Rs 35,000.
The film also featured Asrani, who played the comical British-style jailor. Although his role was brief, it became one of the most memorable parts of the film. According to reports, he was paid Rs 15,000 for the role.
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