 5 Actors Who Rejected Films That Went On To Become Blockbusters

Kareena Kapoor turned down roles in Ram-Leela, Kal Ho Na Ho and Queen, opting to give opportunities to others in the industry.

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Rajkumar Hirani wanted SRK to lead the cast in 3 Idiots, but eventually, Aamir Khan was approached for it. A few years after the film, SRK labelled himself as the ‘fourth idiot’ for not taking the role.

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Kangana Ranaut chose Tanu Weds Manu over The Dirty Picture. The role went to Vidya Balan and the film was super successful one, with the actress winning a National Award for her performance.

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Karan Johar wanted his best friend Twinkle Khanna to play Tina. But she rejected the film because she thought the script was “sh*t”!

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Farhan Akhtar did an outstanding job as Milkha Singh. Akshay Kumar had rejected the offer because he was busy with Kambakkht Ishq and Tees Maar Khan.

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