Aamir Khan birthday: Did you know that Mr Perfectionist once refused a film opposite Sridevi? Here's why

Aamir Khan is one perfectionist who wants to get everything right about his film. When many of the actors strived hard to get a film with Sridevi, he allegedly refused to work with her back in the day. Know why.

By Nikita Thakkar
Published: March 14, 2023 8:47 AM IST

Aamir Khan is called Mr Perfectionist for all the right reasons. He will do anything under the sun to get his act right in any film. He will also ensure that every part of the film fits perfectly well as pieces of a puzzle. It is a dream for every actress to work with him but did you know back in the day, Aamir Khan allegedly refused to star opposite Sridevi? While Aamir Khan is one of the biggest stars now but Sridevi was Indian cinema's first lady superstar then! It was a dream for any actor back then to have a film with Sridevi but Aamir Khan missed his chance. Why? On his birthday, here's a little throwback. Also Read - RRR at Oscars 2023: Ram Charan names 4 Indian movies for International fans; THIS Bollywood film finds a mention

Why did Aamir Khan refuse to work with Sridevi?

The story is from his Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak days. Aamir Khan became an overnight hit all thanks to the smashing hit that he delivered with QSQT. He became a favourite of all the directors who wanted to sign him for films. Reportedly, he was offered a film opposite Sridevi. A filmmaker reportedly managed to get both of them onboard but Aamir Khan then had cold feet. Aamir reportedly backed out of the project as he felt that the audience was not ready for his pairing with Sridevi since she looked older than him. He had just played a college boy in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and he reportedly that it wasn't the time for him to pair opposite Sridevi. Many reports also suggest that Aamir Khan had shared his heart with few suggesting that he wanted to work with newer and upcoming heroines like Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla and more. Also Read - Sridevi fifth death anniversary: Boney Kapoor shares the last ever picture of actress and his beloved wife

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While the film did not happen, a photoshoot did happen starring Sridevi and Aamir Khan. Later, Aamir Khan appeared in movies opposite Manisha Koirala, Juhi Chawla, Rani Mukerji and more. Also Read - Janhvi Kapoor looks for late mother Sridevi everywhere; Mili actress pens an emotional note ahead of her death anniversary

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ByNikita Thakkar
Published: March 14, 2023 8:47 AM IST