This film was one of the blockbusters of Shah Rukh Khan but it had been rejected by big stars in the industry. Read on to know why, and it was also a debit film of another superstar! Published: October 5, 2024 3:23 PM IST By Rejection of a film by an actor has often turned out to be a gain for another. Often actors are dropped or walk out of a film.
With so many cooks on the table, everyone has their own opinion and preference to share. This is a similar little anecdote behind one of the superhit films of Shah Rukh Khan. There was a time when ‘King Khan’ was not always the first, second or even third choice.
But who knew that a story rejected by so many superstars would change the destiny of another. The film is ranked as one of the blockbusters from the 90s era. It has a superb star cast and it became of breakthrough for several of actors in the film.
The songs of the movie also garnered a lot of love. This was Shilpa Shetty’s debut film that featured, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Johnny Lever, Dilip Tahil as the main characters. The film is ‘Baazigar’ that was released in November 1993.
But, why did actors like Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar reject it? The romantic thriller poses the main lead in the shades of an antihero. This seemed to a be contention for many actors. The film was directed by the veteran director duo Abbas-Mustan.
The first choice for the film as Anil Kapoor who was already an established name. Reportedly, Kapoor refused the film on the pre.