5 Superhit movies that Shah Rukh Khan must thank Aamir Khan for

Swades

The role of Mohan was first offered to Aamir Khan who refused the offer. Then Shah Rukh Khan got this offer from Ashutosh Gowariker. The film is widely regarded as one of the best Bollywood films of the decade.

Darr

Yash Chopra had originally offered the role of Rahul to Aamir Khan. Aamir Khan was then approached. The final star cast for the film was Sunny Deol, Divya Bharti and Aamir Khan. But Aamir was not happy with Divya in the film as he wanted Juhi Chawla but Sunny Deol wanted Divya. Yash finally gave in to Aamir Khan's demand and signed Juhi Chawla. This is when Yash Chopra and Aamir Khan had a problem. Aamir also shot for the movie climax part. Later Shah Rukh Khan accepted the role and earned his much awaited commercial success.

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge romantic highest grossing Bollywood film directed by Aditya Chopra was first offered to Aamir Khan to play the character of Raj. Aamir Khan rejected due to some reason The film changed the image of Shah Rukh from villain to King of romance.

Dil Toh Pagal Hai

The role of Rahul was first offered to Aamir Khan, but he rejected and the role was finally played by Shah Rukh Khan. The film was a major commercial success, and became highest grossing Indian film of the year worldwide.

Mohabbatein

Mohabbatein musical romantic drama film directed by Aditya Chopra was first offered to Aamir Khan to play the role of Raj but he rejected the project.