Actors who rejected blockbuster films
Bollywood actors have time and again mesmerized fans with their characters in films. But, do you know these celebs rejected major blockbuster films for various reasons?
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Kareena Kapoor Khan and more Bollywood celebrities who rejected blockbuster films.
Bollywood actors have time and again mesmerized fans with their characters in films. But, do you know these celebs rejected major blockbuster films for various reasons?
Actor Ranbir Kapoor was offered Dil Dhadakne Do and he had to play Ranveer Singh's role in the film. But, he stepped out of trhe film.
Deepika Padukone refused to do Bajrangi Bhaijaan due to some unknown reasons. She also denied Salman Khan's Sultan and makers roped in Anushka Sharma.
Yodha actor Sidharth Malhotra reportedly rejected Race 3, Ek Villain Returns, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero, etc. Makers of Race 3, roped in Bobby Deol to play the role of Yash Singh who is Anil Kapoor’s son in the movie.
Crew star Kareena Kapoor Khan was Karan Johar’s first choice for the character of Naina in Kal Ho Naa Ho. However, she reportedly turned down the offer as she felt her payment for the role was very less.
Chak De maker Shimit Amin first approached Salman Khan to play the role of Kabir Khan in the film. But, he did not wish to explore anything outside the commercial genre and rejected their role.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was offered films including Munnabhai MBBS, Laagan, 3 Idiots which the actor refused due to unknown reasons.
Katrina Kaif was approached by Sanjay Leela Bhansali to play the role of Mastani in Bajirao Mastani. But, she was not willing to act with a junior actor. She reportedly also refused Ram Leela with same actor.
Saif Ali Khan was offered Shah Rukh Khan's role in DDLJ. Saif had reportedly turned down the offer for the dearth of time.
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan refused to do Mr India and the role was offered to Anil Kapoor. Well, fans regret not seeing Big B in the film.
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