The Bollywood industry is brimming with dazzling talent that has enthralled audiences for decades. The stars have always managed to cast their enchantment on the audiences, despite various new generation artists taking over the preceding ones.
Among them, Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has been one of the industry’s most popular performers who has aged like a fine wine and continues to be a fan favourite. While we fawn over the actor’s stunning looks and outstanding performances, we’ve compiled a list of Bollywood classics that he has declined to appear in! Take a look at this:
2 States
Based on Chetan Bhagat’s 2009 novel, this film quickly became a fan favourite due to its masterfully depicted notion of two families’ marriages in India. Yes, while we all assumed that love between two individuals was enough to keep a couple together for the rest of their lives, the film brilliantly illustrated how the reunion of families from various walks of life was also a vital part in staying happily married.
The film, which starred Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhat in major parts, helped Arjun and Alia receive a lot of attention in the business. Karan Johar initially approached Saif Ali Khan for the role of Krish Malhotra in the film. Saif was considered the best candidate for the role, but he disappointed the producers by declining the job, which was offered to Shah Rukh Khan and then Ranbir. After all of these celebrities declined the invitation, it was finally accepted by Arjun Kapoor.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
The film that rang the bell of “Dosti Pyar Hai” became one of the most popular films of the Kajol-Shah Rukh pair and is still a fan favourite among audiences. This romantic drama film, which was released in 1998, received a lot of appreciation for its well-written plot and excellent characters. While we already know plenty about the film’s beauty and plot, it’s startling to learn that Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan could have landed the role.
Shahrukh Khan and Kajol star in the film, which also has Salman Khan in a significant part. The role of Aman, which Salman Khan plays in the film, was first given to actor Saif Ali Khan. However, it appears that the actor was not ready to accept Karan Johar’s offer and turned it down.
Race 3
After entertaining the crowds in the previous two instalments of the Race series, fans were quite excited to see him return in the third instalment. Saif, on the other hand, broke the hearts of millions by stating that he would not be a part of the project. While the previous two editions received a lot of positive feedback from the public, the third sequel, which starred Salman Khan, Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, and others in prominent parts, failed to impress them.
Though we feel that the inclusion of the film’s first “hero” may have made it a blockbuster, the actor refused to be a part of it after being contacted to play the second fiddle in the film. Yes, it was reported that Saif Ali Khan would play a part that was similar to Salman Khan’s, but the actor disputed this and stated that he could not play the second fiddle in his series.
Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
Yes, the actor may have landed a lead role in the Bollywood blockbuster Talaash opposite his now-wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan. Rani Mukherjee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Aamir Khan played significant parts in this psychological crime thriller from 2012. This film was wonderfully written by Anurag Kashyap, who ended it with unfathomable and beyond imagined shocks. While we couldn’t have predicted the dramatic conclusion and disclosure made by the film near the end, the film’s climax managed to astound the audience.
This wonderful film might have been made by actor Saif Ali Khan, but he turned it down, and when his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, was asked why, she responded that her husband was more interested in snatching a commercial film than a drama film. This film, which was made on a budget of 71 crores, became one of the highest-earning films of 2012, grossing 174.21 crores at the box office.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
This film, known by its initials DDLJ, starred Shahrukh Khan and Kajol in a stunning Jodi and became a life-changing film for both actors. This Yash Chopra picture, which was released in 1995, was made on a budget of 400 million dollars at the time and grossed around 1.22 billion dollars at the box office. This film earned its place in the reference book “1001 movies you must see before you die” after receiving numerous praises and Filmfare Awards for its brilliance.
And, to our astonishment, 25 years after its release, this film is still being exhibited in Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir theatre. While we couldn’t stop gushing about the film’s brilliance and great plot, this project would have been completed by Saif Ali Khan. According to speculations, this project was first offered to Saif Ali Khan, who would now undoubtedly be remorseful for declining it.
