Farzi star Shahid Kapoor rejected these 7 films that became huge blockbusters

Here is a list of movies that Shahid Kapoor turned down and the movies went on to stars like Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor.

By Rupal Purohit
Published: May 02 2023, 14:52 PM IST

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Shahid Kapoor turned down blockbuster movies — Shahid Kapoor turned down blockbuster movies

Shahid Kapoor is one of the most popular actor in Bollywood. The handsome hunk started his career featuring in the music video Ankhon me Tera hi Chehra and also featured as a background dancer in Taal and Dil Toh Pagal Hai. The actor got a break in 2003 Ishq Vishk which later turned out to be a hit. Further on he cemented his career with movies like Vivah, Jab We Met, Kabir Singh and more. Recently he collaborated with The Family Man creator Raj & DK for the Amazon Prime Video web series Farzi. Here we have jotted down a list of movies that Shahid Kapoor turned down and a few of them became blockbuster hits.

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Bang Bang — Bang Bang

Hrithik Roshan’s espionage thriller Bang Bang was first offered to Shahid Kapoor opposite Katrina Kaif. The actor rejected the massive hit film for Haider. This could be his right decision because Haider earned him several awards. Also Read - Brijendra Kala shares untold stories from the making of Jab We Met | Interview

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Raanjhanaa — Raanjhanaa

Raanjhnaa starring Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, and Abhay Deol is a must-watch cinematic experience. The romance drama became a classic for its story and songs. The film was initially offered to Shahid Kapoor but he rejected the film.

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Rockstar — Rockstar

We have got our Rockstar Ranbir Kapoor from this musical blockbuster. The Farzi actor had two offers on the table from the same filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. Being in a dilemma of choosing one Shahid went with Jab We Met. Also Read - Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga opens up on backlash over 'non-consensual kiss' in Kabir Singh; 'Bhool jao...'

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Gori Tere Pyaar Mein — Gori Tere Pyaar Mein

Shahid Kapoor was the first choice for Gori Tere Pyaar Mein opposite Kareena Kapoor. After he denied to play the lead role the film went to Imran Khan.

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Shudh Desi Romance — Shudh Desi Romance

Shahid Kapoor turned down the offer to feature in Shudh Desi Romance. YRF then approached Shushant Singh Rajput in the romance drama also featuring Parineeti Chopra and Vaani Kapoor. Also Read - Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga was warned against casting Shahid Kapoor in Kabir Singh after Ranveer Singh backed out

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Rang De Basanti — Rang De Basanti

Rang De Basanti is a cult classic movie. Shahid Kapoor on Neha Dhupia’s show confessed that he regrets not signing the film. He was offered the role of Siddharth and he had cried while reading the script but couldn’t make time for it.

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Once upon a time in Mumbai Doobara — Once upon a time in Mumbai Doobara

Imran Khan once again took up a role rejected by Shahid Kapoor. The actor was the makers' first choice to cast alongside Akshay Kumar in the gangster drama. The role of Aslam Siddiqui later went on to Break Ke Baad actor. Also Read - Animal: Ranbir Kapoor compares his character to Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh