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In PICS: Cannes 2022 juror Deepika Padukone declined offers of these widely acclaimed blockbusters
Deepika will be next seen in Pathaan, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham, and Fighter with Hrithik Roshan.
Deepika Padukone in pink gown
Deepika Padukone is highly recognised as one of the top actresses and highest-paid actresses in Bollywood today. She is also one of the few Indian actors to also star in a major Hollywood film with Vin Diesel. Padukone is currently busy with her jury duty at the Cannes 2022. The actress is also gearing up for the releases of Pathaan, where she will be sharing the screen with Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham, and Fighter, co-starring Hrithik Roshan. The actress has successfully carved herself a cult following, with millions of fans across the globe, despite missing out on the opportunities to be a part of a few films, which went on to become blockbuster hits. Here is the list of some of the most popular films that Padukone reportedly refused to be part of.
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Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone and Salman Khan
SultanIn Sultan, Anushka Sharma portrayed the part of Aarfa. The creators had wanted to cast Deepika Padukone opposite Salman Khan, but the actress declined the offer and hence, Anushka was cast.
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Deepika and Alia
Gangubai KathiawadiDeepika Padukone was reportedly offered to play a prominent role in the recent Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie Gangubai Kathiawadi, but she declined because she did not want to share the screen with Alia Bhatt.
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Deepika Padukone, Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif
Dhoom 3Deepika was considered for the part of Katrina Kaif in Dhoom 3, alongside Aamir Khan but she was unable to commit due to other work commitments. As a result, Kaif was cast as Aaliya.
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Fast and Furious 7
Fast and Furious 7Deepika Padukone was the only Indian actress who was offered a role in Fast & Furious 7, but she couldn't take it due to date issues as she was busy shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram Leela at the time.
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Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri
RockstarDeepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor have appeared in films such as Bachna Ae Haseeno, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Imtiaz Ali’s Tamasha and their chemistry has always been the talk of the town. It is reported that there were plans to actually cast Deepika, opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Rockstar. Deepika said in an interview that she wanted to feature in Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar, but things didn't work out.
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Deepika and Sonam
Prem Ratan Dhan PayoDeepika has frequently expressed her desire to collaborate with Salman. She was also given a role in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo after Sultan but she was unable to commit, owing to her hectic schedule. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja was later cast in the role.
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Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Deepika Padukone
Jab Tak Hai Jaan Jab Tak Hai Jaan has an unique place in the hearts of spectators since it was Yash Chopra's final directorial film. Deepika was officially considered for Akira's part in the film, which also stars Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. Nevertheless, things did not work out, and once again, the role went to Anushka Sharma.