Dec 27, 2023, 11:51 AM IST

8 films Sridevi rejected, including one pan-India blockbuster

Simran Singh

Here's the list of the blockbusters late actress Sridevi rejected

As per reports, makers wanted Sridevi as the female lead, but Sridevi refused, and Madhuri Dixit replaced her

Beta (1992)

Not Juhi Chawla, but Sridevi was the first choice for Kiran in Yash Chopra's iconic film. However, the actress refused the role

Darr (1993)

This is the second time that Sridevi rejected Yash Chopra's film. After Sridevi refused, she was replaced by Juhi Chawla

Aaina (1993)

Reportedly, the makers wanted Sridevi to play double roles in SRK-starrer. After the late actress refused, writers changed the concept with two heroines, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty

Baazigar (1993)

Not Raveena Tandon, but Sridevi was first approached for the film. After she refused, the makers roped Divya Bharti. But after her untimely demise, Raveena stepped in

Mohra (1994)

This is the third time when Yash Chopra had to hear no from Sridevi. The late actress found this movie similar to her earlier films, thus she refused

Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)

Interestingly, the makers wanted to cast Sridevi opposite Amitabh Bachchan. The late actress didn't find this family drama as her perfect comeback

Baghban (2004)

Baahubali (2015)

Not Ramya Krishnan, but Sridevi was supposed to play Rajmata Shivagami, but the late actress refused, and Ramya bagged an iconic role