Deepika had expressed desire to work with Salman Khan many years ago. However, when the opportunity arose, she had to decline it owing to existing employment commitments.
Rockstar, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, is still considered one of Imtiaz Ali’s best works. Deepika had turned it down.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, and Katrina Kaif, was a box office success. Initially, Deepika was offered Katrina's role, but she declined for unknown reasons.
According to reports, Deepika was offered a role in Gangubai Kathiawadi alongside Alia Bhatt, but she declined.
According to India Today, Deepika Padukone was filming Goliyon Ki Raasleela – Ram Leela at the time she was offered Fast and Furious 7.