Shah Rukh Khan turned down these hit films: 3 Idiots, Lagaan, and more

Thimmaiah PU

 Sep 24, 2023

3 Idiots: YouTube

An adaptation of a Chetan Bhagat novel, the film was initially offered to SRK, who turned it down due to scheduling conflicts

Slumdog Millionaire: Amazon Prime Video

SRK was offered a role in the Oscar-winning movie, but the actor turned it down due to personal reasons

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.: YouTube

Rajkumar Hirani's first choice for the role of Munna Bhai was Shah Rukh, but he opted out of the project due to medical reasons

Lagaan: Netflix

The actor turned down the film for unknown reasons but suggested Aamir Khan's name to filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker

Enthiran: Sun NXT

The movie eventually went to Rajinikanth due to creative differences between Shah Rukh and director S Shankar

Ek Tha Tiger: YouTube

Director Kabir Khan wanted to cast SRK in lead role, but the superstar was busy with another film at the time

Jodhaa Akbar: Netflix

Ashutosh Gowarikar wanted to cast Shah Rukh in this historical drama, but SRK turned it down due to personal reasons