While Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has had a stellar career with numerous successful films, these instances shed light on the intriguing “what-ifs” of Bollywood.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, often hailed as one of the most beautiful and talented actresses in the Indian film industry, has graced the silver screen with numerous iconic performances. To subscribe please click tau.id/2iy6f and access our live channel.
The former Miss World, who started her career with Mani Ratnam’s 1997 Tamil film Iruvar, has come a long way in her two-decade-long illustrious career.
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From starring in a couple of International projects to winning prestigious accolades for her performances, Aishwarya continues to add more blockbusters to her filmography.
However, her journey in the world of cinema also includes a few instances where she turned down roles that later became significant hits.
Let’s explore the top 9 movies that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rejected in her illustrious career:
- Raja Hindustani: One of the biggest blockbusters of the ’90s, “Raja Hindustani” starred Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles. Aishwarya was considered for the role but she couldn’t be a part of the project as she was all set to participate in the Miss World pageant.
- Kabhie Khushi Khabhie Gham: Karan Johar’s 2001 multi-starrer Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is touted to be one of the most iconic family dramas in Bollywood’s history. The role went to Kajol as the former had to turn down the project due to the unavailability of dates.
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Aishwarya was reportedly the first choice for the role of Tina Malhotra in Karan Johar’s directorial debut, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.” However, she had to decline the offer due to date issues. The role eventually went to Rani Mukerji and the rest is history.
- Bajirao Mastaani: After the phenomenal success of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to cast Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Bajirao Mastani, but the latter reportedly rejected the offer.
- Bhool Bhulaiya: According to multiple reports, the role of Avni/Manjulika was offered to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan first but the actress turned it down due to unknown reasons. The Vidya Balan starrer went on to become one of the highest-earning films of 2007.
- Krrish: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had another opportunity to collaborate with Hrithik Roshan when she was offered the lead role in Krrish. But the actress rejected the offer and the role was then offered to Priyanka Chopra.
- Munna Bhai MBBS: The filmmaker wanted to rope in Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for the role of Dr Suman Asthana but the actress reportedly turned down the offer due to lead actor Sanjay Dutt’s turbulent personal phase.
- Troy: According to reports, she was also offered a role in Brad Pitt starrer Troy, but she reportedly turned it down as she wasn’t comfortable doing intimate scenes. However, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continued to feature in Hollywood projects like The Pink Panther 2, Bride & Prejudice, etc.
- Heroine: This movie was announced at the Cannes Film Festival but her unexpected pregnancy made her quit the movie during production stages.
Despite turning down these roles, she has left an indelible mark on the industry with her exceptional talent and grace. The rejected movies, in turn, found their way to other talented actresses, contributing to the rich tapestry of Indian cinema.
