Sholay’s Ahmed did not get money in fees, Sachin Pilgaonkar brought this precious thing home at the age of 16

News India Live, Digital Desk: Film released on 15 August 1975 ‘cinder’ Not only is it the biggest blockbuster of Hindi cinema, but it is also a film whose every character became immortal. Jai-Veeru’s friendship, Gabbar’s fear and Basanti’s words are still on people’s lips. But there was a small but very emotional character in this film. Ahmed. Every eye in the theaters became moist on the death of Ahmed, the grandson of the blind village Imam Saheb (AK Hangal). The actor who played this character Sachin Pilgaonkar The remuneration he received for the film is quite interesting considering today’s times.

‘Luxury’ fridge was given in fees, not money

Sachin Pilgaonkar, who became a part of ‘Sholay’ at the age of just 16, did not get cash for this historical film. The makers of the film gave him a fee as fee. medium sized fridge Had given.

Status Symbols of the 70s: In those days, having a refrigerator in the house was considered like having a big branded car.

price: The cost of a refrigerator in 1975 was approx. 3,000 to 5,000 rupees It used to be between Rs.100,000, which was a huge amount at that time.

Still available today: Sachin Pilgaonkar had told in an interview that that fridge is still safe with him as a memento.

Star since the age of 5, has won 2 National Awards

Sachin Pilgaonkar does not need any identity. He entered the world of acting at the age of just 5 years. Sachin, who made the world cry with the character of Ahmed, has been a very talented and successful actor in real life:

First National Award: In 1963, he won the National Award as a child artist for his first Marathi film ‘Ha Maja Marg Ekla’.

Second National Award: In 1971, he again won the National Award for the film ‘Ajab Tujhe Sarkar’.

Jami Jodi with Amitabh Bachchan

Apart from ‘Sholay’, Sachin has done a superhit film with Amitabh Bachchan. ‘Power upon power’ He also worked in, in which he played the role of the youngest brother. Apart from this, films like ‘Balika Vadhu’, ‘Ankhi Ke Jharokho Se’, ‘Judai’ and ‘Geet Gaata Chal’ made him a household name. Along with acting, Sachin also made his mark in the entertainment world through direction, singing and TV shows (Tu Tu Main Main) and even today he is fully active in the world of acting.