7 acclaimed films rejected by Hrithik Roshan

Shramana Kar

War 2 release date

After Fighter, Hrithik Roshan is now busy filming War 2, the sequel to the 2019 film, along with Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, which is slated to release in August 2025. Check out Roshan's rejected films.

Swades (Netflix)

Did you know Shah Rukh Khan was not the first choice for this musical drama? It was first offered to Hrithik Roshan. But he rejected the film due to his disappointment with the script.

Rang De Basanti (Netflix)

South actor Siddharth's character Karan was first offered to Hrithik Roshan in this Aamir Khan-starrer. Although Roshan liked the character, due to busy schedule, he had to reject the film.

Bunty Aur Babli (Prime Video)

Hrithik was first offered the role Rakesh Trivedi. But Roshan was in dilemma with the character, and later rejected the film. Later, the role went to Abhishek Bachchan, opposite Rani Mukerji.

Dil Chahta Hai (Netflix)

The role of Sameer was first offered to Hrithik Roshan, but due to prior commitments, he had to reject the film. Later the makers of the Farhan Akhtar-directorial cast in Saif Ali Khan for the role.

Main Hoon Na (Netflix)

Roshan was offered the role of Shah Rukh Khan's stepbrother Laxman, but due to the character's carefree nature, Hrithik rejected the film. Later, director Farah Khan cast in Zayed Khan.

Lagaan (YouTube)

Aamir Khan was not the first choice for the role of Bhuvan. It was Hrithik Roshan. However, due to unknown reason Roshan rejected the critically acclaimed film, and later Khan got the chance.

Fast & Furious 7 (Netflix)

Director James Wan approached the action thriller film to Roshan. However, due to his packed schedule in Bollywood, the actor rejected the film and lost his chance to make his Hollywood debut.