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Published 22:58 IST, October 10th 2019

Deepika Padukone: All the movies that the Padmaavat actor turned down

Deepika Padukone, who has made her mark in the industry through the years has turned down movies due to various reasons. Here is a list of movies she rejected

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Deepika Padukone is a Bollywood actor who made her dream debut with the 2007 movie Om Shanti Om. Right from the beginning of her Bollywood career, she has delivered many blockbusters at the box-office. However, just like every other actor, Deepika Padukone also had to turn down many offers due to her ongoing commitments and projects. Here is a list of the films that Deepika Padukone has rejected till now in her career:

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Movies turned down by Deepika Padukone:

Fast and Furious 7(2015):

According to the reports, Deepika Padukone was offered a role in the 2015 Hollywood movie Fast And Furious 7. Any other Bollywood actor would have accepted the offer to star in a Hollywood movie. However, Deepika Padukone had to turn the offer down as she was busy shooting for Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram Leela. Even after turning down the offer, Deepika Padukone still starred in the 2017 Hollywood film xXx: Return Of Xander Cage, opposite Vin Diesel.

Fast and Furious 7

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Dhoom 3 (2013):

While every other actor is waiting for an opportunity to work with ‘Perfectionist’ Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone reportedly turned down the offer. Deepika was on a very tight schedule and thus had no choice but to turn down the offer. Katrina Kaif was finally roped in for the role. The Aamir-Kartina starrer went on to be a blockbuster at the box-office.

Dhoom 3

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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015):

Deepika Padukone, who was running busy due to her tight schedules, had to turn this one down as well. Eventually, it was Sonam Kapoor who was roped in for the role. This film also went on to be a blockbuster at the box-office. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo was one of the two movies starring Salman Khan that were turned down by Deepika Padukone.

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

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Sultan (2016):

Probably one of the most loved movies by fans and critics, Sultan was turned down by Deepika Padukone. Sultan was the second film starring Salman Khan, which was rejected by her. Anushka Sharma was then roped in, and the fans loved her performance in the film. Deepika Padukone has never worked with Salman Khan till date.

Sultan

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Roy (2015):

Roy was initially offered to Deepika Padukone, but she turned the offer down. Jacqueline Fernandez was then selected to play the character. While Deepika has delivered several blockbuster movies with Ranbir Kapoor, she chose to turn this one down. Reportedly, she turned this one down as she was not ready to share the screen with her ex-boyfriend.

Roy

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18:39 IST, October 10th 2019