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Dharmendra to Amjad Khan: 12 Sholay actors who are no longer with us

Sholay is a film we carry in our hearts, and many of its beloved actors are no longer with us. From Dharmendra and Amjad Khan to Asrani and Jagdeep, here’s a gentle tribute to the stars who lit up Ramgarh and left behind unforgettable memories.

Written By : Anindita Mukhopadhyay Edited By : Kamna Arora
Published on: Nov 26, 2025, 08:43 AM IST
Dharmendra to Asrani, these 12 Sholay actors are no more with us.
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Dharmendra to Asrani, these 12 Sholay actors are no more with us.
Dharmendra played Veeru, the charming and fearless half of the Jai–Veeru duo. His dialogue,
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Dharmendra played Veeru, the charming and fearless half of the Jai–Veeru duo. His dialogue, "Basanti, in kutton ke saamne mat naachna", will continue being one of Bollywood's most iconic one-liners ever. The veteran actor passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.
Amjad Khan played the menacing Gabbar Singh, who will remain unmatched in Bollywood history. The actor died in 1992.
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Amjad Khan played the menacing Gabbar Singh, who will remain unmatched in Bollywood history. The actor died in 1992.
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Sanjeev Kumar, as Thakur Baldev Singh, delivered a deeply emotional performance of a man scarred by violence. He died very young, at the age of 47, in the year 1985.
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Sanjeev Kumar, as Thakur Baldev Singh, delivered a deeply emotional performance of a man scarred by violence. He died very young, at the age of 47, in the year 1985.
Asrani played the Jailor in Sholay, bringing comic relief and charm with his quirky delivery. The veteran star passed away on October 20, 2025.
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Asrani played the Jailor in Sholay, bringing comic relief and charm with his quirky delivery. The veteran star passed away on October 20, 2025.
Iftekhar was known as the 'man in uniform', thanks to popular roles as a police officer in films from 70s and 80s. In Sholay, he appeared as Inspector Narmalaji, Radha’s father, adding a dignified presence to the film. He passed away in 1995.
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Iftekhar was known as the 'man in uniform', thanks to popular roles as a police officer in films from 70s and 80s. In Sholay, he appeared as Inspector Narmalaji, Radha’s father, adding a dignified presence to the film. He passed away in 1995.
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Satyen Kappu played Ramlal, the devoted servant of Thakur, whose loyalty remained constant throughout. The seasoned actor passed away in 2007.
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Satyen Kappu played Ramlal, the devoted servant of Thakur, whose loyalty remained constant throughout. The seasoned actor passed away in 2007.
In a silent yet powerful role, he was Sambha, one of Gabbar Singh’s loyal henchmen, memorable for his screen presence. He passed away in 2010.
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In a silent yet powerful role, he was Sambha, one of Gabbar Singh’s loyal henchmen, memorable for his screen presence. He passed away in 2010.
AK Hangal played Imam Saheb, the blind, grief-stricken elder whose sorrow over his son's death continues to leave fans teary. The actor breathed his last in 2012.
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AK Hangal played Imam Saheb, the blind, grief-stricken elder whose sorrow over his son's death continues to leave fans teary. The actor breathed his last in 2012.
Jagdeep starred as Soorma Bhopali, the loud, talkative wanderer in Ramgarh, one of the film’s most endearing characters. He died in 2020.
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Jagdeep starred as Soorma Bhopali, the loud, talkative wanderer in Ramgarh, one of the film’s most endearing characters. He died in 2020.
Leela Mishra was famous for her portrayal as Mausi in Sholay. She died in 1988.
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Leela Mishra was famous for her portrayal as Mausi in Sholay. She died in 1988.
Viju Khote passed away in 2019. He played Kaalia, the dacoit who famously told Gabbar Singh, “Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai.”
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Viju Khote passed away in 2019. He played Kaalia, the dacoit who famously told Gabbar Singh, “Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai.”
Keshto Mukherjee played Hariram Nai in Sholay, the prison barber and informant, whose comedic timing and sly comments added a light touch. He passed away in 1982.
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Keshto Mukherjee played Hariram Nai in Sholay, the prison barber and informant, whose comedic timing and sly comments added a light touch. He passed away in 1982.
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