Stars who turned down famous roles!

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Shah Rukh Khan: Bollywood badshah delivered his first super hit only after Armaan Kohli walked out of Raj Kanwar’s Deewana
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02 / 24

Salman Khan: Bollywood hunk Salman Khan got Karan Arjun only after Ajay Devgn walked out of the movie following a tiff with filmmaker Rakesh Roshan. (BCCL/Prathamesh Bandekar)

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Kareena Kapoor: Kareena Kapoor was the first choice of Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the role of Nandini in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Apparently, Kareena turned down the film, which finally went to Aishwarya Rai and established her as a superstar. (Getty Images)

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04 / 24

Hrithik Roshan: Hrithik Roshan turned down Dil Chahta Hai, which ultimately went to Aamir Khan. (Getty Images)

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05 / 24

Rani Mukerji: Rani Mukerji was not the original choice of Karan Johar for the supporting role of Tina in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Apparently, the role was turned down by a bevy of stars and finally went to Rani, which established her as one of the most promising newcomers of Bollywood. (Getty Images)

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06 / 24

Katrina Kaif: Katrina Kaif turned down Barfi!, which finally went to Ileana D'Cruz! (BCCL/Prathamesh Bandekar)

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07 / 24

Kangana Ranaut: Kangana Ranaut turned down The Dirty Picture and the role of Silk finally went to Vidya Balan and turned her into an overnight sensation. (Getty Images)

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08 / 24

Juhi Chawla: Juhi Chawla was the only actress who accepted a cameo role in Chandni after A-listers turned down the role and refused to play second fiddle to Sridevi. (BCCL)

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09 / 24

Amitabh Bachchan: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was not the original choice of Ramesh Sippy for the role of Jai in Sholay. Apparently, Sippy wanted Shatrughan Sinha but the role went to Amitabh Bachchan only after co-star Dharmendra put a word in favour for him. (Getty Images)

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10 / 24

Amjad Khan: Danny Denzongpa was the first choice to play Gabbar Singh in Sholay. Apparently, Amjad Khan got the once in the lifetime role of Gabbar Singh only after Danny declined the film.

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