We Wish Shah Rukh Khan Did Not Reject These 7 Bollywood Blockbusters

‘3 Idiots’

3 Idiots – Rajkumar Hirani who wanted to adapt Chetan Bhagat’s book Five Point Someone into a film, offered Shah Rukh Khan to play the lead role. apparently Srk rejected the project and Mr. Hirani moved on to Aamir Khan with his script and he obliged. 3 Idiots went on to be the biggest grosser in the history of Indian cinema.

‘Ek Tha Tiger’

Kabir Khan's first choice for 'Ek Tha Tiger' was Shah Rukh Khan but the actor rejected the project due to his busy schedule. The film went on to sign Salman Khan and became a blockbuster!

‘Jodhaa Akbar’

Jodha Akbar – Ashutosh Gowariker's first choice was Shah Rukh Khan for 'Jodha Akbar' but the actor rejected it as he was keen on spending time with his kids during their vacation and movie locations were set away which he could not find feasible.

‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’

Rakesh Roshan's first choice for 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' was Shah Rukh Khan. However, the actor rejected the script for some unknown reason and the role went to Hrithik Roshan who made his debut in it. Hrithik had done a perfect job of being Rohit and 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' went on to become a super hit movie and Hrithik's blockbuster debut.

‘Lagaan’

Lagaan – Ashutosh Gowariker's first offered 'Lagaan' to Aamir Khan but the star refused to get linked with the movie. Later Gowarikar went on to Shah Rukh Khan with the offer, who also rejected the movie. However, Ashutosh managed to convince Aamir later and 'Lagaan' went on to become one of the legendary movies of all times.

‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’

Munnabhai MBBS – Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted Shah Rukh Khan for the role of Munnabhai but he rejected the role and it went to Sanjay Dutt. Well, we can't imagine anyone else in this iconic role other than Sanju baba that is for sure! It is said that if Srk would have signed the movie, Sanjay Dutt would have played the role of Zaheer, which eventually went to Jimmy Shergill.

‘Rang De Basanti’

Rang De Basanti – Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's first choice for 'Rang De Basanti' was Shah Rukh Khan, but the actor was not too keen on doing the film. That's how Aamir Khan landed the legendary role and all several awards.