6 popular films rejected by Manoj Bajpayee

Shramana Kar

Manoj Bajpayee film

The actor was last seen in Silence 2 on ZEE5, where he returned to solve another gripping mysterious case. Well, now check out the films that were rejected by Manoj Bajpayee.

Devdas (JioCinema)

The role of Chunni Babu was first offered to Manoj Bajpayee. However, as he always wished to do the role of Devdas, he rejected the offer. The role went to Jackie Shroff later.

Bhoot (JioCinema)

The horror film was first offered to Manoj Bajpayee. However, due to some controversy, Bajpayee rejected the movie, and later the film was done by Ajay Devgn.

Omkara (Prime Video)

Manoj Bajpayee was offered the role of Ishwar 'Langda' Tyagi. However, the actor rejected the film due to unknown reasons. Later the role was nailed by Saif Ali Khan in the Vishal Bhardwaj film.

Rang De Basanti (Netflix)

Did you know Manoj Bajpayee was the first choice for the role of Daljeet, and not Aamir Khan? The reason for his rejection is still unknown, but Aamir Khan absolutely nailed the role.

Dangal (Prime Video)

Manoj Bajpayee was offered the role of Geeta Phogat's coach. However, he rejected the film for unknown reasons. Starring Aamir Khan, this is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

Paan Singh Tomar (Netflix)

Another film rejected by Manoj Bajpayee due to unknown reasons. Later the makers cast Irrfan Khan for the biographical drama of Paan Singh Tomar, who became a bandit.