Kamal Haasan humorously confessed his initial dislike for ‘Sholay’ to Amitabh Bachchan during a ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ promotional event. He admitted that as a young assistant director, the film’s technical brilliance overwhelmed him, stirring envy and admiration. Despite his initial reaction, Haasan expressed gratitude for Bachchan’s praise, marking a full-circle moment of mutual respect.