Feb 7, 2024, 01:54 PM IST
Here's the list of movies late acting legend Dilip Kumar rejected
Dilip Kumar was offered the lead role of Baijnath Baiju, but he rejected, and Bharat Bhushan replaced him for the film
Baiju Bawra (1952)
Not Guru Dutt, but Dilip Kumar was considered for Pyasaa, but he rejected the film. Years later, Dlip admitted that he regretted losing this masterpiece
Pyaasa (1957)
If Dilip Kumar had said yes to the film, Bollywood wouldn't have got Angry Young Man Amitabh Bachchan. Writer Salim Khan revealed that Dilip was also considered for the film
Zanjeer (1973)
This is another major blockbuster Dilip Kumar lost. As per the reports, the late actor was approached for Sanjeev Kumar's role, but he rejected the role
Sholay (1975)
Kamal Haasan 'begged' Dilip Kumar to work with him in the Hindi remake of Thevar Magan. But Dilip rejected the film, and Amrish Puri replaced him
Virasat (1997)
Dilip Kumar's last big screen appearance as an actor was Qila (1998)
Two of Dilip Kumar's classics, Mughal-E-Azam and Naya Daur, were re-released in colour version
Acting legend Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021