‘DDLJ’ to ‘Ghajini’, 7 Blockbuster Movies Rejected By Salman Khan

6 Blockbuster Movies Rejected By Salman Khan
6 Blockbuster Movies Rejected By Salman Khan

Movies rejected by Salman Khan: From DDLJ to Baazigar, we have compiled a list of big movies turned down by superstar Salman Khan.

‘One man’s loss is another man’s gain.’ Whoever said this knew exactly what it meant. The saying goes very well for the many films that were initially offered to Salman Khan but ended up making someone else a bigger star. Here’s a list of 7 big movies rejected by Salman Khan:

Baazigar

6 Super Hit Films Rejected by Salman Khan that could have been a lot different!- Baazigar
Shahrukh Khan in Baazigar

Baazigar was Shahrukh Khan‘s breakthrough role that launched him into the league of Bollywood Stars. But you may be surprised to know that the role was initially offered to Salman Khan. Apparently, Salman was the first choice of the director Abbas-Mastan but he rejected it as the anti-hero role was risky. The negative role earned SRK a Filmfare Award for Best Actor! 

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

6 Super Hit Films Rejected by Salman Khan that could have been a lot different!- DDLJ
Shah Rukh Khan in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

The most iconic romantic movie of Bollywood Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge is another movie that Salman refused for some unknown reasons. Had he known that DDLJ will go on to complete 1000 weeks, he would have thought twice!

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Josh

6 Super Hit Films Rejected by Salman Khan that could have been a lot different!- Josh
Shah Rukh Khan in Josh

Can’t you totally imagine Salman Khan as Max Dias in Josh? Apparently, the director also thought so but Salman refused to be a part of the film. Some say that it was due to date issues, but there are some who believe that Salman could never bear to play Aishwarya Rai‘s brother!

Kal Ho Na Ho

6 Super Hit Films Rejected by Salman Khan that could have been a lot different!- Kal Ho Na Ho
Saif Ali Khan in Kal Ho Na Ho

Salman was also offered the role of Aman (later played by Saif Ali Khan) in Kal Ho Na Ho. Perhaps the thought of being just a supporting actor to Shah Rukh Khan didn’t go so well with him. Saif Ali Khan won several awards for the film.

Chak De! India

6 Super Hit Films Rejected by Salman Khan that could have been a lot different!- Chak De India
Shah Rukh Khan in Chak De! India

Shah Rukh Khan’s much-acclaimed role as the coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team was first offered to Salman. Sadly, he rejected the role due to unknown reasons.

Ghajini 

6 Super Hit Films Rejected by Salman Khan that could have been a lot different!- Ghajini
Aamir Khan in Ghajini

Now, this role was definitely made for Salman Khan in all senses. Though Aamir Khan did a superb job, Salman could have also pulled off the role well. In fact, Aamir himself recommended Salman’s name after reading the script. But the role ultimately fell into Aamir’s lap.

Inshallah

Salman was set to reunite with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after 20 years. The romantic drama movie was supposed to star Alia Bhatt opposite Salman. Everything was on track, and even the release date was locked until the news broke that the movie had been shelved. Salman is no longer a part of the project due to alleged creative differences.

Read: Salman Khan Box Office Report Card

Don’t you think all these movies have been a lot different if Salman Khan had been the lead? Which role Salman Khan shouldn’t have refused? What are your views on movies rejected by Salman Khan? Leave your opinion below.

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4 COMMENTS

  1. Except for Chak de India and Ghazini Salman Khan was right not to do the movies.Baazigar had negative shades.Ddlj was never offered to Salman Khan.It was Saif’s role in khnh.Josh was not a Blockbuster.

  2. bazigar ..ddlj… had salman done these 2 films his career wud hv been gr8 in his early days… which ofcrse he dose hv now…

    but in early days his career wud hv taken off at a rocket speeed..

  3. wow…being a shah rukh khan fan main to bus salman khan ko thank u hi karungi k apne yeh films nahin ki ..thank you so much..now koi imagine bhi nahi karna cahega k in films main The Shah Rukh Khan na hon.

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