I was questioned for casting Jaya in 'Sholay': Ramesh Sippy

Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy recalled being questioned for casting Jaya Bachchan in 'Sholay' for a silent role where she played a widow. "People asked me, 'Why are you working with Jaya? It's a waste...an actress like her'. I said exactly why I took her. It's a silent role," he said. "Even...silence didn't stop her from conveying her feelings," he added.