3 blockbuster movies rejected by Nargis Dutt

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Missed opportunities

Nargis Dutt is one of the greatest actresses of the Hindi cinema. She acted in numerous acclaimed films. However, she missed out on multiple blockbusters too, check out here:

Devdas

Bimal Roy's classic hit Devdas was first offered to Nargis for the role of Chandramukhi but she refused it as she wanted to portray Paro's role. Later, Vyjayanthimala grabbed the offer.

Dil Ek Mandir

CV Sridhar's superhit romantic film was first envisioned with Rajendra Kumar and Nargis. However, the rift between the actors made Nargis reject the role. Later,  Meena Kumari took the offer.

Baiju Bawra

Nargis rejected Vijay Bhatt's blockbuster musical romance film. She lost the opportunity to Meena Kumari who starred as Bharat Bhushan's love interest.

Nargis' career turning point

Nargis rose to fame with her breakthrough performance in the romance film Andaz and the musical film Barsaat, followed by multiple hits.

Nargis Dutt's films

Nargis Dutt remains one of the top and finest actors of her era. She is best known for playing the titular character in the Oscar-nominated film Mother India.