8 popular films rejected by Kajol

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3 Idiots

Kajol was reportedly the first choice for the role of Pia in this beautiful film. Upon her rejection, the role went to Kareena Kapoor Khan who shined on the big screen! 

Dil To Pagal Hai

Karisma Kapoor’s role as Nisha in Dil To Pagal Hai was first offered to the actress. However, she did not like the part and rejected it. The film was a great hit! 

Mohabbatein

Not many might know this but the role of Megha played by Aishwarya Rai was also offered to the actress by director Aditya Chopra. She turned down the offer and Aishwarya joined the film

Veer Zaara 

Did you know before Preity Zinta, Kajol was approached for the role of Zaara? She rejected the role and Preity came in opposite Shah Rukh Khan. A must-watch film! 

Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

Anil Sharma wanted to cast Kajol for Sakeena's role in this blockbuster. However, due to her own reasons, the actress rejected the film and the role went to Ameesha Patel

Dil Se

Reportedly, the actress was also approached for the lead role in the film Dil Se. Guess it was meant to be for Shah Rukh and Manisha Koirala to be together on-screen!

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

The role of Naina in this much-loved film was first given to the actress. Upon her rejection, the role was successfully played by Rani in this Karan Johar directorial

Chalte Chalte

This film was initially supposed to star Aishwarya as lead. After Aishwarya’s exit, the role was offered to Kajol. After Kajol’s rejection, the film starred Rani in the lead eventually