Bollywood’s iconic film Sholay has many unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories — and one of the most shocking among them was revealed by Amitabh Bachchan himself. The megastar once shared that Dharmendra accidentally fired a real bullet at him during the film’s shoot. Amitabh Bachchan Once Made a Shocking Revelation on KBC Amitabh Bachchan recalled this incident during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2020. He revealed that during the filming of the climax scene Dharmendra in a moment of frustration had accidentally pulled the trigger of a real gun loaded with bullets. Big B Opens Up About Incident on Set Amitabh Bachchan explained that during the shoot of the climax scene he was positioned on a hill while Dharmendra was standing below. Dharmendra’s character had to pick up bullets from a trunk repeatedly but after several failed attempts he became irritated. Out of anger Dharmendra loaded the gun and fired. Amitabh Bachchan said I heard a ‘whoosh’ sound and the bullet went past my ear. He added that it was a narrow escape and one of the most memorable incidents during the making of Sholay. How the Dharmendra- Amitabh Story Came to Light? The story resurfaced when CRPF DIG Pritam Mohan Singh who appeared as a contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati mentioned Sholay’s famous climax scene. He said that if Veeru (Dharmendra) had more bullets he might have been able to save Jai (Amitabh Bachchan). In response Amitabh Bachchan shared this amusing yet shocking anecdote from the film’s shoot leaving everyone on set surprised. Sholay- A Film That Redefined Indian Cinema Released in 1975 Sholay remains a landmark film in Indian cinema. Written by Salim-Javed and directed by Ramesh Sippy it featured a stellar cast — Dharmendra Amitabh Bachchan Hema Malini Jaya Bachchan Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Khan. From its powerful dialogues to its unforgettable performances Sholay became a cultural phenomenon. As the film approaches its 50th anniversary in 2025 stories like this continue to add depth to its legendary status. Challenges During the Shoot with Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan There were many moments during Sholay’s production when the actors faced challenges. Filming the action sequences especially in the scorching heat of Ramanagara (near Bangalore) was extremely difficult. Yet the cast and crew worked tirelessly to bring the story to life. This Dharmendra-Amitabh incident remains one of the most unique and dangerous moments on set — a reminder of how hard actors worked and the risks they often faced to deliver realism in their performances. Amitabh Bachchan on Sholay’s Legacy Amitabh Bachchan emphasized that Sholay was a very special film for him and for everyone involved. He said that several such incidents took place during the filming making the experience unforgettable. He also noted how filmmaking has evolved since then. In those days safety measures on sets were limited and actors often performed their own stunts without the kind of precautions or technology available today. A Memorable Anecdote for Fans For fans of Sholay this story remains one of the film’s most fascinating behind-the-scenes memories. It shows how even a small moment of frustration could have turned into a major tragedy — yet thankfully no one was harmed. Even decades later stories like these continue to keep Sholay’s legacy alive reminding audiences of the film’s enduring magic and the passion of the stars who made it timeless.