Multiple choice general knowledge Who was initially supposed to play Amitabh Bachchan’s role in ‘Zanjeer’? Jeetendra Raj Kumar Shatrugan Sinha Vinod Khanna Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Raj Kumar was the original choice for the role of Inspector Vijay in Zanjeer (1973). The script was written with him in mind, but he declined the role, which then went to Amitabh Bachchan and launched his superstar career.