Published 10:52 IST, January 22nd 2020

Aamir Khan was the first choice for THESE blockbuster movies?

Aamir Khan's films like Dangal, PK and Dhoom 3, among others, have set fire at the box-office. But there are numerous blockbusters he reportedly turned down.

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Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has mesmerised audience over years with his performances. Although his last project, Thugs of Hindostan was t received well by audience and failed to make a mark at box office, his fans are certain that he will return to big screen with ar out of box performance. Currently, actor is busy shooting for his upcoming film, Laal Singh Chaddha. His projects have always minted huge amounts at box-office and actor has always served something new on  table, but re are a few projects which 'Mr Perfectionist' reportedly missed. Reportedly, Aamir Khan was first choice for many blockbuster projects, but he turned m down.

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Films rejected by Aamir Khan

Darr

One of best films delivered under banner of  YRF production is 1993's Darr. film features Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol, and Juhi Chawla in lead roles. romance-thriller is considered as film which moulded SRK's career. He bagged a lot of praises for character. of a obsessive lover. But, it is speculated that makers wanted to cast eir Ajay Devgn or Aamir Khan, but both stars refused to play villain.

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Saajan

Khan buddies, Salman and Aamir, proved to be one of most entertaining jodis after release of Andaz Apna Apna. duo was seen only in one film. But before release of Andaaz Apna Apna, Aamir was approached to share screen with Salman in 1991's release Saajan. Reportedly, Aamir did t like role and refused to take up project. Later, Sanjay Dutt bagged that role. 

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Nayak: Real Hero

S. Shankar directorial starring Anil Kapoor and Amrish Puri is still considered as one of finest films. action-drama bagged a huge amount at box-office and also received a positive response from critics and audience. Reportedly, makers initially approached Aamir Khan for lead character Shivaji Rao.

Bajaranji Bhaijaan

Salman Khan's 2015 release Bajrangi Bhaijaan created a lot of buzz and was one of highest-grossing films of year. film garnered a positive response and praises from critics and audience. It is reported that film was initially offered to Aamir. But Aamir wanted to make some changes in script, which didn't go well with director. Reportedly, Aamir recommended Salman's name to makers.

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10:52 IST, January 22nd 2020