Apr 22, 2024, 10:53 AM IST

9 Bollywood actors who were replaced or thrown out of films

Manisha Chauhan

As per reports, Kareena Kapoor Khan was originally signed for Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) but was replaced by Preity Zinta due to salary issues.

Salman Khan was set to star in Chak De! India (2007) but was replaced by Shah Rukh Khan due to unknown reasons.

Karan Johar dropped Kartik Aaryan from his film.

Aamir Khan was initially cast in Darr (1993) but later replaced by Shah Rukh Khan due to creative differences.

Vivek Oberoi was replaced by Riteish Deshmukh in Masti (2004). 

Shashi Kapoor was initially cast in Sholay (1975) but later replaced by Dharmendra due to conflicting schedules.

Bhumika Chawla was replaced in Jab We Met, Munnabhai MBBS and Bajirao Mastani

Katrina Kaif was reportedly replaced in Saaya because of John Abraham

Pankaj Tripathi was not replaced but removed from Lakshya.