7 Ajay Devgn blockbusters rejected by others

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Missed opportunities

Ajay Devgn is among the top-notch actors of Bollywood. From action to comedy, his fine craft turned him a superstar. Take a look at his blockbuster films rejected by others:

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Sanjay Dutt rejected the role of Vanraj. Later, Ajay Devgn featured in the lead alongside Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai.

Phool Aur Kaante

The pair of Raveena and Akshay Kumar was envisioned for the lead. However, Ajay Devgn replaced Akshay alongside Madhoo as his love interest.

Ishq

Indra Kumar initially approached Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan for the ensemble cast. However, SRK rejected the offer and later Aamir Khan and Ajay Devgn took the ro les.

Omkara

Not Saif Ali Khan but Manoj Bajpayee was the first choice for Langda Tyagi's role in Ajay Devgn-starrer.

Gangaajal

Ajay Devgn reportedly replaced Akshay Kumar in Prakash Jha's blockbuster and critically acclaimed film.

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