Nov 8, 2023, 09:26 AM IST

7 blockbuster films Katrina Kaif rejected

Simran Singh

As per media reports, Katrina Kaif was approached for Naina. Eventually, Deepika Padukone did the role, and the movie became one of the top blockbusters of 2013

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Reportedly, director Anurag Basu wanted Katrina Kaif to play Shruti Ghosh, but the role went to Ileana D'Cruz

Barfi

As per media reports, several actresses would have loved to play Mastani, but before Deepika, Katrina Kaif was considered for the part and she rejected the role

Bajirao Mastani

Not Priyanka Chopra, but Katrina Kaif was originally approached for Ranveer Singh-Arjun Kapoor's actioner. However, due to a date conflict, Katrina had to let it go

Gunday

Deepika Padukone immortalised Meenalochni 'Meenamma' Azhagusundaram. However, as per media reports, Katrina Kaif was originally considered for Rohit Shetty's film

Chennai Express

As per a media report, Katrina was offered Leela's role but she refused for reasons unknown. Ultimately, the film went to Deepika and she bagged her 2nd blockbuster in 2013

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

As per a Times of India report, before Shraddha Kapoor, the makers had approached Katrina Kaif with for the leading role, but the latter turned down the offer as she wasn't confident about playing a college student on the big screen

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