8 blockbuster movies rejected by Shah Rukh Khan

Ahead of Shah Rukh Khan's 58th birthday, here's the list of iconic movies he rejected

Before Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan was offered the role of Bhuvan. Due to scheduling conflicts, SRK refused the film

Lagaan (2001)

Not Sanjay Dutt, but Shah Rukh Khan was supposed to lead Rajkumar Hirani's iconic hit film. However, due to a spinal operation, Khan had to let go of the film, and the rest is history

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (2003)

Shah Rukh Khan was initially considered for the cameo appearance of patriotic flight lieutenant, but he rejected the film and R Madhavan stepped in

Rang De Basanti (2006)

Before Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan was first choice of Rancho, but he declined

3 Idiots (2009)

As per media reports, Hrithik Roshan was not the first choice for Emperor Akbar and Shah Rukh Khan was offered the role but he did not take it up

Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

Danny Boyle's directorial was initially offered to Shah Rukh Khan, but he refused to be host of game show, and Anil Kapoor stepped in

Slumdog Millionaire (2009)

Shah Rukh Khan was approached for the lead role in Shankar's sci-fi blockbuster, but reportedly Khan refused and Rajinikanth gave the performance of the year as Chitti- The Robot

Enthiran (2010)

Not Salman Khan, but Shah Rukh Khan was considered for the blockbuster spy action-thriller. Due to scheduling conflict, Shah Rukh had to refused the film, and Salman Khan stepped in

Ek Tha Tiger (2012)