10 films rejected by Shah Rukh Khan | Filmfare.com
Shah Rukh Khan, often known as the King of Bollywood, is one of India's most celebrated actors. Over the years, he has starred in timeless blockbuster films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and My Name is Khan and solidified his status as a global icon in the entertainment industry. Renowned for his versatility and charisma, Shah Rukh has also rejected some widely loved films in his 3 decade long illustrious career. Let’s have a look at some of the films that the actor did not take up.
Munnabhai MBBS
Shah Rukh Khan was offered the lead role of Munna in the iconic film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., but he turned it down for various reasons including the fact that he had recently undergone spine surgery. Sanjay Dutt eventually took on the role, and the film became a massive success.
Lagaan
Director Ashutosh Gowariker had offered Shah Rukh Khan the role of Bhuvan in the historical sports drama Lagaan. However, the actor had scheduling conflicts and couldn't take on the role. Aamir Khan was cast instead, and the film garnered critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination.
Rang De Basanti
Shah Rukh Khan was offered the role of Ajay Rathod in the film Rang De Basanti, but he declined because his dates weren’t matching the film’s schedule. Madhavan eventually took on the role and the film was highly praised for its compelling storytelling and performances.
Jodhaa Akbar
Director Ashutosh Gowariker initially considered casting Shah Rukh Khan as Emperor Akbar in the historical epic. However, Shah Rukh declined the role because he was not comfortable with the location of the shoot and wanted to spend time with his family. The role was eventually given to Hrithik Roshan and the film received critical acclaim for its grandeur and performances.
Ek Tha Tiger
Shah Rukh Khan was initially offered the lead role in Salman Khan's action thriller film. However, he declined due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts. The role eventually went to Salman Khan, and the film became a box-office hit, launching a successful spy franchise.
3 Idiots
The actor was offered the role of Rancho in the blockbuster but he declined due to sudden injuries. The part went to Aamir Khan, and the film became a massive success, earning praise for its thought-provoking story and strong performances.
Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai
Shah Rukh was initially considered for the lead role of Rohit in the romantic drama. However, he turned down the project for various reasons, and Hrithik Roshan was cast instead. The film marked Hrithik’s debut and became a huge success.
Slumdog Millionaire
Danny Boyle, renowned for his highly praised movie Slumdog Millionaire, initially approached Shah Rukh Khan to portray the show host Prem Kumar. Unfortunately, Shah Rukh turned down the offer because of conflicting schedules and prior commitments. Consequently, Anil Kapoor was chosen for the role.
Robot (Enthiran)
Rajnikant wasn't the initial preference for this film. Initially, the film was offered to SRK, but due to artistic disagreements between him and director Shankar, negotiations fell through. The project only regained momentum when Rajnikant agreed to be part of it.
Jolly LLB 3
According to a few reports, Jolly LLB 3 was supposed to star Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan instead of Akshay and Arshad Warsi but SRK turned down director Subhash Kapoor’s offer.
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