8 films, including one Hollywood blockbuster, Amitabh Bachchan rejected

Here are the list of films that Amitabh Bachchan reportedly rejected

Amitabh Bachchan was first choice for the second lead role, but the actor reportedly rejected the film, and it went to Vinod Khanna

Qurbani

Mr India

Writer duo Salim-Javed wrote the basic concept of Mr India keeping Bachchan in mind. However, the megastar was unsure, thus he rejected the film, and it went to Anil Kapoor

Not Jackie Shroff, but Amitabh Bachchan was reportedly the first choice for Kishen. However, the megastar rejected the film, and Jackie delivered an award-winning performance

Parinda

Amitabh Bachchan was approached to make a special appearance in the film, but reportedly he had a fallout with the director, and then decided to walk out from the film

Ishq

Not Sanjay Dutt, but Bachchan was originally approached to play SSP Shamsher Khan. However, he rejected the film

Koi Mil Gaya

Rakesh Roshan approached Amitabh Bachchan to play a special appearance in the film, but he rejected and Sr Roshan played the role of Rohit's father

Saudagar

Amitabh was approached to play a special appearance in the film, but he rejected the film, and Jackie Shroff played the role

Slumdog Millionaire

Before Anil Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan was approached to reprise his role of the KBC's host in the Hollywood blockbuster. However, he rejected the film