We all were born to do Sholay: Hema Malini

.She has even roped in current favourite Salman Khan to do a cameo inthe film and is buoyed by Salman’s generosity. In a freewheeling chat, shetalks about the generous Khan, reality shows, Karisma Kapur in the “SattePe Satta” remake, Dharam paaji’s stage act and muchmore.Salman Khan is a very large hearted man; it was very sweet ofhim to play a part in my movie. Though it’s just a small role – hewill be seen in a guest appearance, playing the role of Esha’s friend inthe movie – it was a great gesture he showed. I am very happy with himcoming on board.Dharam ji and I went together to shoot forShatrughan Sinha’s “Ke Bani Crorepati”. It all happened onShatrughan ji’s insistence. Initially the plan was that we both willanswer the questions, but later, only I sat on the hot seat and Dharam ji wasthere to help. It was a new experience forme.Yes, why not? I was a judge on “Dancing Queens” ayear and a half back, and I quite enjoyed myself. Also, I think I have moreknowledge than anybody else with regard to dance and music, so I would love tobe a part of any such show. All the more because India has such a vast pool oftalent and it is amazing to see themperform.I’m sure she will do agood job of it. But who am I to comment if she is the right choice for the roleor not or if I’m happy with it or not? It is the director’s and theactor’s call. But Karisma is a very good actress and she will dogreat.I’m okay with every other movie being remade except“Sholay”. “Sholay” cannot and should not be remade ever.It is a classic, just like “Mughl-e-Azam”. I think we all were bornto do “Sholay”. Each and every character in “Sholay”,especially the six main characters – I, Dharam ji, Jaya, Amit ji andSanjeev Kumar – were born to do our respective parts in that movie, andthe magic which the movie created at that time cannot be repeated. Also wedon’t have such times now. Who will believe a village setting with dakusrunning around destroying villages? And which girl would now like to wear aghagra-choli? Even the so-called ‘small town girls’ now want to lookmodern and stylish. And people now travel by aeroplanes, tanga kahan chalta hai.The setting is not right now. Also, who will the director fit in our roles? Noone will look convincing. I have no issues with any of my other films beingremade, but not “Sholay”. The beauty of it will belost.All these years Dharam ji has seen me dancing on stage, sothis time I watched him perform on stage and it was a great feeling. He lovesmovies so much. He can never say goodbye to the industry.