5 popular movies rejected by Dev Anand

Shramana Kar

About Dev Anand

Dev Anand, who was considered one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema, rejected several movies in the past. Here's taking a look at the list:

Junglee (YouTube)

Due to his busy schedule, Dev Anand rejected this 1961 romance drama. Later, Shammi Kapoor replaced him, and the movie became a blockbuster. It also starred Saira Banu

Sangam (ZEE5)

Once again Dev Anand's busy schedule made him reject the 1964 musical drama. Later, Rajendra Kumar replaced him. It also starred Raj Kapoor, Vyjayantimala, Randhir Kapoor, and Iftekar

Teesri Manzil (YouTube)

Veteran actor Dev Anand rejected that went to Shammi Kapoor and became a blockbuster. It also starred Asha Parekh, Prem Chopra, Helen, and Salman Khan's father Salim Khan

Zanjeer (YouTube)

Reports say that due to his romantic charisma, Dev Anand couldn't find any interest in doing an action movie. He was offered the role of Inspector Vijay, which was later done by Amitabh Bachchan

Don (ZEE5)

Dev Anand rejected as he thought audience won't like to watch him in a movie without any songs in it. Later Amitabh Bachchan replaced him, and it became one of the most celebrated movies of Big B