Did you know Arbaaz Khan and Salman Khan were the first choice for these two blockbuster films? But Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan benefitted the most. Here's how. Published: November 9, 2024 9:13 AM IST By Edited by You often come across actors and heroine approached by directors or even producers willing to rope them into their films.
But many times actors fail to commit themselves because of their busy schedules. For example, Akshay Kumar’s Khiladi and Shah Rukh Khan’s Baazigar are the iconic films that made them stars in Bollywood. But did you know that these actors were not even the preferred choice for the film? Yes, you read that right.
These iconic films were set to cast different actors. Take a look below. Not Akshay Kumar but THIS actor was the first choice for Khiladi During a conversation with Indian Express film directors, Abbas and Mustan Burmawalla made shocking revelations that actor Arbaaz Khan was the first choice for the lead role of Khiladi.
When Arbaaz considered his father, Salim Khan’s opinion, he felt that Arbaaz was not quite fit for the role. After turning down the film, Khiladi makers then approached, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar instead, which added another box office hit in his portfolio. Baazigar’s first choice was not Shah Rukh Khan but.
.. Another such incident might shock you, the blockbuster film Baazigar featured Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role.
However, did you know that he was not the first choice for this film? Yes, it is quite sur.
