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SRK let go of Rancho. Aamir stepped in, and the film became every misfit's anthem. One "no" gave us a lifetime of "all is well."
Shah Rukh Khan – Skipped '3 Idiots'
Bebo left two fiery women behind. Kangana and Deepika flew, confirming that sometimes, destiny chooses its queen—albeit not the first one.
Kareena Kapoor – Rejected 'Queen' & 'Ram Leela'
Salman was not having the hockey coach look. SRK did—and blessed us with a leader, a warrior, a moment that still gives us goosebumps.
Salman Khan – Said No to 'Chak De! India’
Picture Saif uttering "Palat." He was first offered Raj. But it was SRK who made a train sequence into timeless romance.
Saif Ali Khan – Passed on 'DDLJ'
Akshay turned it down. Farhan accepted—and ran full tilt into our hearts. His metamorphosis was more than skin-deep—it was cinematic grunge.
Akshay Kumar – Skipped 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'
Kajol declined Zaara. Preity Zinta took over, and her quiet strength etched the love story into eternity. Softness at times is more effective than drama.
Kajol – Said No to 'Veer Zaara'
Three such films, three lost opportunities. Hrithik's "no" was Aamir and SRK's "yes"—and gave us tales that ring in every desi ear till date.
Hrithik Roshan – Rejected 'Swades', 'Lagaan', '3 Idiots'
Vivek passed up Mukesh Mehra. Arjun hugged the villain—and showed that even in a land of heroes, the villain can be the hero.
Vivek Oberoi – Passed Up 'Om Shanti Om'