Published 12:35 IST, May 5th 2020
Aishwarya Rai rejected these films that went on to become blockbusters
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the most popular Bollywood actors. She rejected several films that went on to become blockbusters. Read on.
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Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai has been a part of numerous successful flicks including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, Tamil flick Jeans, and Jodhaa Akbar to name a few. In her career spanning over twenty years, Rai has rejected many blockbuster movies for unkwn reasons. We have compiled some of m for you to check.
Here are Bollywood blockbuster films that Aishwarya Rai rejected
1. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S
Aishwarya Rai was former choice for role of Dr. Suman in Rajkumar Hirani’s Munna Bhai M.B.B.S . However, she turned down role and Gracy Singh played female le opposite Sanjay Dutt. This comedy-drama flick t only emerged successful at box office but also turned into a franchise.
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2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai features Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji in le roles. Initially, Aishwarya Rai was offered role of Tina, when Karan Johar was struggling to find someone suitable for character. But she h to turn it down as she was working in Tamil flick Jeans. Later on, Rani Mukerji played her role.
3. Veer Zaara
Veer Zaara stars Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in le roles. Helmed by Yash Chopra, it was highest-grossing film of 2004. Aishwarya Rai was offered Zinta’s role in period romantic drama. However, she refused to work in movie for unkwn reasons.
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4. Raja Hindustani
Back in 1996, Aishwarya Rai intended to participate in Miss World pant. refore, she turned down role of a female le in Raja Hindustani. So, Karisma Kapoor collaborated with Aamir Khan with blockbuster film, which turned out to be a boon for her.
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12:34 IST, May 5th 2020