Unearthed:Â the movies Kareena Kapoor Turned Down. Her rejection proved to be a blessing for other actresses.
Kareena Kapoor, being a prominent actress in Bollywood, has had her fair share of movie offers throughout her career. While it is difficult to provide an exhaustive list of all the movies she rejected, here are a few notable films that Kareena Kapoor reportedly turned down:
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003): Kareena was initially cast in the lead role opposite Shah Rukh Khan in this critically acclaimed film. However, due to creative differences with the director, she opted out, and the role eventually went to Preity Zinta.
Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000): Kareena was approached for the female lead in this debut film of Hrithik Roshan. However, she declined the offer, and the role went to Ameesha Patel, who made her Bollywood debut with the film. Recently, Ameesha Patel said that Kareena Kapoor was removed from the film.
Ram-Leela (2013): Kareena was considered for the role of Leela in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic romantic drama. However, she turned it down, and the part was eventually played by Deepika Padukone.
Fashion (2008): Kareena was offered the lead role in this Madhur Bhandarkar film that delves into the world of the fashion industry. However, she decided not to take up the project, and the role was essayed by Priyanka Chopra, who won critical acclaim and accolades for her performance.
Chennai Express (2013): Kareena was reportedly approached for the female lead in this Rohit Shetty directorial starring Shah Rukh Khan. However, due to scheduling conflicts and other commitments, she had to decline the offer, and the role eventually went to Deepika Padukone.
