Unhappy with Amitabh Bachchan’s casting, financiers abandoned Zanjeer; director mortgaged house to make film: ‘It flopped on release’  The Indian Express Thu, 19th March 2026

Dharmendra was originally supposed to star in Amitabh Bachchan's breakout film. One threat changed film hi  The Economic Times Tue, 11th November 2025

Amitabh Bachchan recreates 'Zanjeer' scene for Javed Akhtar, 'Jab tak baithne ko naa kaha jaaye...'  The Times of India Sun, 5th October 2025

The 70s Blockbuster Film Was Rejected By 5 Stars, But Made A Struggling Actor Bollywood’s Greatest Icon  News18 Thu, 13th November 2025

Dharmendra bought Zanjeer from Salim Khan for Rs 2,500; had to quit after family member made him take a vow: ‘You’ll see my dead body’  The Indian Express Wed, 12th November 2025

Priyanka Chopra Reacts To Mahesh Babu Denying Her Telugu Debut With Ram Charan In Zanjeer: "It's Complicated"  NDTV Wed, 4th February 2026