5 popular films rejected by Vyjayanthimala

Arpita Sarkar

Vyjayanthimala rejected films

The veteran actress has done several superhit films in her career. However, she also rejected quite a few films. Let's have a look!

Ram Aur Shyam (Prime Video)

As per reports, Vyjayanthimala lost the role in this 1967 film due to misunderstanding with Dilip Kumar. The producer felt that she gave too much attention to small details. 

Trishul (ZEE5)

The makers approached the veteran actress for the mother's role in the film. However, Vyjayanthimala rejected the offer as she did not like the role. 

Vishwaroopam 2 (Hotstar)

Vyjayanthimala rejected Kamal Haasan's offer to act in the film. She told Haasan that she had given up acting and also said that she had promised her late husband that she would not act in movies again.

Deewaar (YouTube)

Vyjayanthimala rejected Nirupa Roy's role in the film. The cast also featured Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor. 

Mappillai (Sun NXT)

As per reports, the veteran actress rejected producer Chiranjeevi's offer to play the role of Rajinikanth's mother-in-law as she claimed that she could never bad mouth him.

Vyjayanthimala debut movie

Vyjayanthimala's debut movie was Tamil film Vaazhkai (1949). She is considered one of the first female superstars of Indian cinema and she used to be a Bharatanatyam dancer, Carnatic singer, and parliamentarian.

Vyjayanthimala movies

She has done several famous movies such as Madhumati, Sangam, Gunga Jamuna, Devdas, Naya Daur, Jewel Theif, and more.