5 Bollywood classics Shatrughan Sinha lost to other actors

Shatrughan Sinha has been part of some iconic blockbusters

But he has also lost some of the biggest classics of Indian cinema

Here are the movies that veteran actor reportedly lost to other actors

Manoj Kumar reportedly wanted Shatrughan to lead his production. But he backed out due to date issues 

Shor (1972)

Before Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan was also approached for the film, but just like other A-listers, he rejected the film

Zanejeer (1973)

Shatrughan was very close to bagging an iconic classic. He lost Sholay after Dharmendra suggested Bachchan for Jaidev

Sholay (1975)

Shatrughan claimed that Deewaar was written for him, but it went to Bachchan. Till date, Sinha has not seen Sholay and Deewaar

Deewaar (1975)

This is the third film that was reportedly offered to Shatrughan, but it went to Bachchan

Parvarish (1977)

On the work front, he was last seen in making a cameo appearance in Yamla Pagla Deewana 3