15 Bollywood celebrities who rejected these iconic roles
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01/1615 iconic roles rejected by these Bollywood celebrities
Here's a list of 15 Bollywood celebrities who rejected roles that went on to become iconic when translated on the 70mm screen.
02/16Salman Khan rejected 'Chak De! India'
While there is no doubt that nobody could have played the role of former hockey player Kabir Khan better than Shah Rukh Khan, not many know that role was first offered to Salman Khan.
03/16Katrina Kaif rejected 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'
Before Deepika Padukone went on to play the role of Naina Talwar and make it appear like every girl-next-door's dream come true, the role opposite Ranbir Kapoor in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' was first offered to Katrina Kaif. However, Katrina's loss surely turned out to be Deepika's gain.
04/16Hrithik Roshan rejected 'Dil Chahta Hai'
This one is surely a miss for Hrithik Roshan! Owing to Farhan Akhtar's friendship with the actor, Farhan first offered the role of Akash Malhotra to Hrithik. However, post Hrithik rejected the film, Farhan got Aamir Khan on board, who totally slayed the character.
05/16Shah Rukh Khan rejected 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S'
We always think who could've played the role of Murli Prasad Sharma AKA Munna Bhai better than Sanjay Dutt, however, it was after Shah Rukh Khan rejected the role that the makers approached Sanjay for the film.
06/16Saif Ali Khan rejected 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'
While Shah Rukh Khan when on to be known as the 'king of romance' for his portrayal of Raj Malhotra in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', he was not the initial choice for the role. Aditya Chopra planned to make a film on the lines of Hollywood and wanted to cast Tom Cruise, however, his second choice for the film was Saif and not Shah Rukh.
07/16Sridevi rejected 'Baahubali'
SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali' has broken Box Office records, and continues to be one of the highest grosser of the year. However, while actress Ramya Krishnan is getting worldwide acclaim for her role as Queen Sivagami, not many know that the role was first offered to Sridevi Boney Kapoor. According to reports, a whopping fee is why the makers didn't finalise on Sridevi for the role.
08/16Kareena Kapoor rejected 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'
While Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan's romance in 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' went on to win the hearts of many, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was not too keen on casting Aishwarya for the role and instead approached Kareena Kapoor to play the role of Nandini Durbar. After Kareena rejected the role is when Salman asked the filmmaker to rope in Aishwarya for the part.
09/16Akshay Kumar rejected 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'
Farhan Akhtar went on to make a rather inspiring body transformation for his role as Milkha Singh in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. However, the biographical sports film was first offered to Akshay Kumar keeping in mind the actor's discipline for fitness. However, after Akshay rejected the role, the makers announced the film with Farhan in the lead.
10/16Shah Rukh Khan rejected 'Lagaan'
While Aamir Khan's portrayal of Bhuvan went on to win a number of hearts, not many know that filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker's first choice for the role was Shah Rukh Khan. He even contemplated on casting Hrithik Roshan, Bobby Deol and Abhishek Bachchan for the role. However, looks like nobody have played the role better than Aamir did!
