9 Superhit Movies Rejected by Shah Rukh Khan: What If He Had Accepted Them?

Shah Rukh Khan, also known as the “King of Bollywood,” has an illustrious career that includes numerous iconic roles. However, as with any actor, there are projects he chose to turn down for various reasons. In retrospect, some of these decisions might have left him with a tinge of regret. Let’s take a look at some superhit movies that Shah Rukh Khan rejected. We are sure these movies will make you wonder if SRK would have done them better!

Super Hit Movies Rejected By Shah Rukh Khan

Lagaan (2001)

In 2001, Shah Rukh Khan declined the opportunity to star in Aamir Khan’s legendary sports drama, “Lagaan,” citing scheduling conflicts. The film, set during the British Raj in India, went on to achieve international acclaim and even earned an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Aamir Khan’s portrayal of Bhuvan became iconic, and “Lagaan” left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Would SRK have done justice to Bhuvan? We wonder if he regrets missing such a great opportunity!

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (2003)

The iconic comedy “Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.” in 2003 saw SRK passing on the role of Munna due to a spinal operation. This film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, became a major hit and a cultural phenomenon in India. Sanjay Dutt’s stellar performance in the title role made it a cult classic, and it was followed by a successful sequel.

Kaho Na Pyaar Hai (2000)

In the year 2000, Shah Rukh Khan was the initial choice for the lead role in “Kaho Na…Pyaar Hai,” the launchpad for Hrithik Roshan. Shah Rukh Khan had to decline the role due to prior commitments. Hrithik’s impressive debut performance in this romantic thriller set the stage for his successful career in Bollywood.