3 Movies rejected by Madhubala

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Madhubala’s missed films

Late actress Madhubala was among the highest paid actors of the Hindi cinema. She featured in several blockbusters but also rejected some films i n her career. Take a look:

Bollywood icon

Madhubala remains an iconic Bollywood actress of the 1950s. She is renowned for her timeless beauty and charm.

Pyaasa

Guru Dutt first envisioned his blockbuster film with Madhubala and Dilip Kumar. However, Madhubala lost the role of Gulabo to Waheeda Rehman.

Hollywood film

Filmmaker Frank Capra approached Madhubala for Hollywood films. However, she declined the offer due to her father.

Anarkali

Kamal Amrohi first approached Madhubala for his film Anarkali but after her rejection, he offered it to Meena Kumari. However, the project was later shelved.

Madhubala’s debut

Madhubala marked her debut in the Hindi cinema as a child actress with Basant movie. She struggled in her career before transitioning as a b ankable star.

Bollywood’s Queen

Madhubala’s role as Anarkali opposite Dilip Kumar in the epic historical drama Mughal-e-Azam garnered her critical and commercial succes s.

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