Shah Rukh Khan to Katrina Kaif: Top 10 celebrities who were the first choice for blockbuster films but made way for others
Shah Rukh Khan to Katrina Kaif: Top 10 celebrities who were the first choice for blockbuster films but made way for others
Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and other Bollywood actors who were the original choice of directors for some of their most ambitious projects.
By: Janhvi Sharma |
Published: August 31 2023, 14:57 PM IST
These actors were the FIRST choice of directors
Making a film is not easy. Well, it takes an entire army to bring a creative story to life. Casting is at the heart of the process and how a actor fits into a character can make or break the film. Do you know, there have been instances where directors wanted to cast different actors for the lead roles, but things could not work out between them? But some turn out to be so good that it is hard to believe that the actors cast in the role were never the first choice. From Shah Rukh Khan in Lagaan to Katrina Kaif in Chennai Express; a look at celebs who were the first choice for some of the best films.
Not Farhan Akhtar, Akshay Kumar was the first choice to play Milkha Singh?
Did you know actor Farhan Akhtar was not the first choice for the biopic of Milkha Singh aka The Flying Sikh? The film was first offered to Akshay Kumar, but he had Kaambakkt Ishq and Tees Maar Khan in his kitty. Due to this, he could not take up the film. Ultimately, the role was offered to Farhan and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag won several awards.
Was Sanjay Dutt offered Hera Pheri?
Bollywood's Sanju Baba was first offered the role of Suniel Shetty in Hera Pheri film. But, unfortunately, the actor had court proceedings going on during the shoot. Later, the makers offered the role to Suniel Shetty. Hera Pheri is incomplete without this unmatchable trio of Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, and Akshay Kumar.
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Katrina Kaif was the first choice for this Deepika Padukone film
It is said that the Tiger 3 actress Katrina Kaif was offered the role of Meenamma Lochini Azhagusundaram. Imagine, the actress essaying the role with the same accent. Well, it is difficult to even think about it. Deepika Padukone was approached for the role and she aced it like a pro. The film became the highest-grossing movie of 2013.
Shah Rukh Khan was the first choice for this Aamir Khan film
Jawan actor Shah Rukh Khan was offered the role of Bhuvan. However, he could not sign up for the role as he had a hectic shooting schedule and was at a faraway location. Finally, the role was offered to Aamir Khan and he won hearts with his performance.
Not Vicky Kaushal, but Irrfan Khan was the original choice to play Sardar Udham Singh
Late actor Irrfan Khan was the original choice to play Sardar Udham Singh before Vicky Kaushal accepted the offer. But, Irrfan opted out of the project due to his health, and that’s how the role came to Vicky.
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Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for this Aamir Khan film
The Greek God of Bollywood Hrithik Roshan was first offered a role in Dil Chahta Hai. Did you know, the original trio shown in the film was also completely different? A role was turned down by Abhishek Bachchan too. Finally, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna accepted the offer.
Not Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan was the first choice for this runaway hit
The director duo Abbas-Mustan had first offered the role to Salman Khan after discussing the entire script with his father Salim Khan. But, Salman's father turned down the role citing that it was too negative. Later, Shah Rukh Khan won hearts with his portrayal of an anti-hero Vicky in the film opposite Shilpa Shetty and Kajol.
Twinkle Khanna was to play Shah Rukh Khan’s love interest in this film
Director Karan Johar wanted to cast his best friend Twinkle Khanna for Rani’s role in his debut film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He had even named the character as Tina. Twinkle turned down the role and later Rani Mukerjee accepted the offer.
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Ranbir Kapoor was the original choice for this Ayushmann Khurrana film
Dream Girl 2 actor Ayushmann Khurrana nailed the role of ASP Ayan Ranjan in Article 15. But, as per reports, the director Anubha Sinha wanted Ranbir Kapoor as the lead, but things did not work out and later Khurrana landed the role.
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