Amitabh Bachchan wanted Hema Malini in the superhit film, had thrown Rekha and Parveen Babi out.
He dominated the box office with films like ‘Satta Pe Satta’, ‘Shahenshah’, ‘Coolie’ and ‘Sharabi’. His personality, dialogue delivery and on-screen presence made him not just an actor but an icon of the entire Indian cinema. Source