Special Pics : Meet the characters of Sholay

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Sambha
When Gabbar says, "Arre oh Sambha!" All eyes turn towards the man who must answer to the most terrifying dacoit in the history of Indian cinema. Mac Mohan is so fondly remembered for his little role in the movie that he was even brought in for a scene as 'the actor who played Sambha' in Luck by chance.

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Kaalia
Brought down to his knees by the leader of the pack, Gabbar Singh, Kaalia has little to say. The answer to the scripted "Ab tera kya hoga Kaalia?" is that Viju Khote is eternally linked to his Sholay character.

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Ahmed
Sachin's supporting role of a village boy called Ahmed, though very small, was crucial in the storyline turn of events. Only with his death do the two heroes declare avenge the village of Ramgarh.

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Imaam Saheb
A. K. Hangal played the character of the blind Imaam Saheb who loses his son, Ahmed (Sachin), in an incident with Gabbar.

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Hariram Naai
Keshto Mukherjee played the role of Hariram, the prison barber. He also doubled up as the prison tattle-tale and the Jailor's pet.