Shah Rukh Khan and other stars who rejected Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Bollywood Staff

Source: Bollywoodlife.com | Nov 21, 2023

The first big hit film that Sanjal Leela Bhansali directed was Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which came out in 1999.

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In the key parts were Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn whose performances were widely appreciated by the audience.

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In Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, the main characters are in a love triangle. Although Ajay Devgan portrayed Aishwarya Rai's husband in the film, he was previously thought of as an action hero.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali was hesitant to give him the role because of this main reason as he was fearful about his acceptance towards the viewers.

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Media reports suggest that Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan were considered by the film's makers for the role of Vanraj.

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Since these actors were well-known for their romantic roles in motion pictures, they all turned down this blockbuster movie.

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Ajay Devgn was then approached by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with this role, which he joyfully accepted.

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This is one of the few movies where every actor is portrayed brilliantly and to the same degree on screen.

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