<P> Danny Denzongpa was the first choice of Gabbar but had to miss out because he was shooting for Dharmatma in Afghanistan . Amjad Khan was almost dropped from the project because Javed Akhtar found his voice too weak for Gabbar Singh 's role but was later convinced . For his preparation for the role Amjad read Abhishapth Chambal , a book on Chambal dacoits written by Taroon Kumar Bhaduri ( actress Jaya Bhaduri 's father ) . Sanjeev Kumar also wanted to play the role of Gabbar Singh , but Salim - Javed `` felt he had the audience 's sympathy through roles he 'd done before ; Gabbar had to be completely hateful . '' </P>
<P> Danny Denzongpa was the first choice of Gabbar but had to miss out because he was shooting for Dharmatma in Afghanistan . Amjad Khan was almost dropped from the project because Javed Akhtar found his voice too weak for Gabbar Singh 's role but was later convinced . For his preparation for the role Amjad read Abhishapth Chambal , a book on Chambal dacoits written by Taroon Kumar Bhaduri ( actress Jaya Bhaduri 's father ) . Sanjeev Kumar also wanted to play the role of Gabbar Singh , but Salim - Javed `` felt he had the audience 's sympathy through roles he 'd done before ; Gabbar had to be completely hateful . '' </P>
who was considered for the role of gabbar first
who was considered for the role of gabbar first
Danny Denzongpa
Danny Denzongpa