5 blockbuster movies rejected by Shatrughan Sinha 

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Shatrughan Sinha’s missed hits 

Shatrughan Sinha has delighted audiences with his charismatic roles. However, the veteran star rejected multiple blockbuster movies in his career. Take a look here: 

Sholay (YouTube) 

Shatrughan Sinha was the first choice for Ramesh Sippy’s classic actioner that turned into a blockbuster. After he rejected the role, it was offered to Amitabh Bachchan. 

Deewar (ZEE5) 

Shatrughan Sinha turned down this blockbuster crime action film alongside Shashi Kapoor. The role was later bagged by Amitabh Bachchan and became his iconic film. 

Zanjeer (YouTube) 

Shatrughan Sinha rejected Prakash Mehra’s blockbuster and cult classic action that could’ve changed his career trajectory. It was later offered to Amitabh Bachchan. 

Parvarish (ZEE5) 

This crime drama blockbuster film first approached Shatrughan Sinha for a lead role in the ensemble cast. However, he lost the opportunity to Amitabh Bachchan. 

Shor (ZEE5) 

Manoj Kumar’s popular drama film initially offered a lead role to Shatrughan Sinha. However, later Kumar paired opposite Jaya Bachchan.