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

Rang De Basanti (2006)

In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan opted out of a guest-starring role as a patriotic flight lieutenant in “Rang De Basanti.” Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film explored themes of youth activism and patriotism. R. Madhavan stepped into the role, and the movie became a critical and commercial success, resonating with a generation of Indian youth.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Danny Boyle’s 2008 masterpiece “Slumdog Millionaire” had SRK declining the role of the game show host Prem Kumar. Shah Rukh Khan cited his discomfort in playing a negative character and recommended Anil Kapoor for the role. The film, based on the novel “Q & A” by Vikas Swarup, won eight Oscars and became a global sensation.