7 movies rejected by Vinod Khanna

Shramana Kar

About Vinod Khanna

Vinod Khanna, who took his last breath in 2017 due to cancer, was a heartthrob from the '70s and '80s. While he had given several iconic movies, that had also rejected many as well. Let's check out.

Pyar Ki Kahani (SonyLIV)

Due to his busy schedule, Khanna rejected the romance drama, and later Amitabh Bachchan replaced him for the lead role. The film also stars Tanuja, Farida Jalal, Prem Chopra, and Anil Dhawan.

Zanjeer (YouTube)

Another Amitabh Bachchan movie that Vinod Khanna rejected. Interestingly, the film was also offered to Dharmendra and Dilip Kumar, but everyone rejected and Big B did it finally.

Shaan (YouTube)

Vinod Khanna rejected this action drama due to unknown reasons. Later Shashi Kapoor replaced him. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sunil Dutt, and Parveen Babi.

Dostana (Netflix)

Due to his busy schedule, Khanna rejected the action drama. Later Shatrughan Sinha replaced him, and starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Pran, Amrish Puri, and Prem Chopra.

Naseeb (ZEE5)

Reports say Vinod Khanna did not show any interest in playing the character of Vicky and rejected it. Later, Shatrughan Sinha replaced him. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Pran, and Rishi Kapoor.

Desh Premee (ZEE5)

Khanna rejected this multi-starrer due to his busy schedule. Later Amitabh Bachchan did the dual father-son character, which also has Uttam Kumar, Hema Malini, Parveen Babi, Shammi Kapoor, and Amjad Khan.

Namak Halaal (JioCinema)

Another film rejected by Khanna due to his busy schedule, according to reports. Later, Shashi Kapoor replaced him. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Smita Patil, and Ranjeet.