Feb 15, 2024, 04:08 PM IST

8 films Rani Mukerji rejected, including one Hollywood blockbuster

Simran Singh

Here's the list of movies Rani Mukerji rejected

Hamid Ali Khan's directorial was initially offered to Rani, but she rejected the movie for the reason best known to him

Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994)

Rani was approached to play SRK's fiancee, but she didn't find the role meaty enough. Thus, she rejected, and Preity Zinta did Mani Ratnam's film

Dil Se (1998)

Rani was approached to play the female lead in Sanjay Dutt's blockbuster, but she rejected the film after reading the script

Munna Bhai MBBS (2003)

Before Munna Bhai MBBS, Rani was approached for another blockbuster, that went to Gracy Singh

Lagaan (2001)

Not Priyanka Chopra. but Rani Mukerji was originally considered for the female lead in Vipul Shah's film, but she rejected the role.

Waqt (2005)

Not Tabu, but Rani Mukerji was Mira Nair's first choice for the film, but the actress rejected it for the reasons best known to her

The Namesake (2006)

Rani Mukerji was approached for Sajid Khan's film, but she rejected, and Vidya Balan replaced her

Heyy Babyy (2007)

Not Vidya Balan, but Rani Mukerji was originally considered for Manjulika. However, Rani rejected the film

Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)