Nov 2, 2024, 05:39 PM IST

9 blockbusters Shah Rukh Khan lost to other stars

Simran Singh

As Shah Rukh Khan turned 59, here are the movies that he lost to other stars

Lagaan: Director Ashutosh Gowariker approached SRK first, but he rejected the film, and Aamir nailed it as Bhuvan

Munna Bhai MBBS: Not Sanjay Dutt, But SRK was first choice for the film, but he rejected the film

Rang De Basanti: SRK was approached to play a supporting role, but he rejected and R Madhavan benefited

Jodhaa Akbar: After Lagaan, Ashutosh again approached him SRK, but he again rejected the offer, and Hrtihik Roshan aced the role of Emperor Akbar

Ek Tha Tiger: Before Salman Khan, SRK was approached for the lead role, but he rejected due to his scheduling conflicts

3 Idiots: Not only Munna Bhai, but SRK even rejected Rajkumar's 3 Idiots, and Aamir Khan gained another blockbuster 

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: Before Hrithik, Rakesh Roshan wrote Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai for SRK, but after his team insisted for fresh face, he decided to make it with Hrithik

Enthiran: Before Rajinikanth, director Shankar planned the film with Shah Rukh Khan, but the latter rejected the film

Slumdog Millionaire: Not Anil Kapoor, but SRK was the original choice for the role. However, he rejected the Hollywood blockbuster