Bollywood is full of “what could have been” – moments when the stars got closer to emblematic roles that ultimately went to someone else. Here is an overview of some of the almost fascinating.
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Katrina Kaif was Karan Johar's first choice for Naina Yeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniBut she chose Dhoom 3 instead. Deepika Padukone intervened – and the film has become a classic cult.
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Director Sriram Raghavan, who had previously collaborated with Varun Dhawan in Badlapurinitially approached it for Andhadhun. The role finally went to Ayushmann Khurrana, who delivered a performance defining the career.
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Shah Rukh Khan was the original choice for Munna Bhai MbbsBut had to withdraw due to an injury. Sanjay Dutt intervened and made the emblematic role.
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Anushka Sharma refused the role of Tara TamashaFeeling history was too focused on the main male role. The film is now considered one of the most memorable performances of Deepika Padukone.
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Kareena Kapoor was initially in the running to play Mastani Bajirao Mastani. However, the role finally went to Deepika Padukone, which earned critical and commercial praise.
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Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan were both considered for the head Baazigar. But due to the gray nuances of the character, Shah Rukh Khan was thrown instead – a decision that has become a turning point in his career.
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Katrina Kaif was proposed Barfi! But would have refused it because it was a film with two heroin. The film later went to Priyanka Chopra and Ileana d'Arcz.
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