7 blockbuster films rejected by Bobby Deol

Shramana Kar

Movies Bobby Deol rejected

Bobby Deol, known as 'Lord Bobby', garnered praise for his performance in Ranbir Kapoor's film Animal. But did you know he had rejected many films before? Check out the titles:

Karan Arjun

This film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, was first offered to Sunny and Bobby Deol. However, both the real-life brothers rejected the film.

Jab We Met

The iconic film of the former lovers—Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan — was first offered to Deol for the lead role. However, due to his busy schedule, Deol rejected the film, and Shahid replaced him.

Yuva

According to reports, Bobby Deol rejected this Mani Ratnam-directorial because he was not convinced of the script. Yuva eventually starred Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vivek Oberoi.

Highway

Another chance to work with director Imtiaz Ali was rejected by Bobby Deol, after Jab We Met. Once, an upset Deol shared that he will not watch any films of Imtiaz until he gets to do one for himself.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Before Animal, Deol got the chance to work with Ranbir Kapoor in this romance drama, where he was offered the role of Avi, which was later done by Aditya Roy Kapur. He rejected it due to a lack of dates.

Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi

This romance drama film was first offered to Bobby Deol and Vidya Balan. However, both rejected the film due to their lack of interest in the script, and it later went to Sonu Sood and Isha Koppikar.

36 China Town

Another Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor-starrer rejected by Lord Bobby. He was approached for Akshaye Khanna's detective role. But due to his busy schedule, Deol rejected the film.