7 Bollywood stars who rejected Hollywood films

Arpita Sarkar

B-town celebs rejected Hollywood films

From Nana Patekar and Shah Rukh Khan to Deepika Padukone, there are several Bollywood stars who rejected Hollywood films for various reasons.

Shah Rukh Khan

It is widely known that King Khan was considered for Slumdog Millionaire. However, he rejected the role of a KBC host.

Akshay Kumar

He was offered an actioner with Dwayne Johnson but he rejected it for unknown reasons.

Hrithik Roshan

As per reports, Hrithik was considered for a role in Pink Panther 2. but he rejected it. 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Reportedly, Aishwarya was considered for a role in Brad Pitt's Troy. However, she turned down the offer because she was uncomfortable doing an intimate scene.

Irrfan Khan

The late actor was offered Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. But he rejected it as he was busy shooting The Lunchbox. 

Deepika Padukone

The new mommy was offered Furious 7 but she was busy shooting Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. 

Nana Patekar

The veteran actor was offered Body of Lies. However, he rejected it because he did not want to play an on-screen terrorist.