The blockbuster movie offer that Shahrukh turned down four times: Shah Rukh!

Photo: Collected

Published: 11:59 11 February 2025
One of the most important decisions in Shah Rukh Khan's career was to repeatedly turn down a movie offer. In the mid-nineties, when he was a top star in Bollywood, he received an offer to act in a romantic movie from a big production house. But Shah Rukh Khan rejected that offer four times.
This movie, produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films, was 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', directed by Aditya Chopra. Although Shah Rukh Khan initially rejected the acting offer, he finally agreed to play the role of Raj. This movie, released on October 20, 1995, was the right decision. The movie was a blockbuster hit at the box office, earning around Rs 200 crore.
Also, Shah Rukh and Kajol's chemistry won the hearts of movie lovers. Among their impeccable performances, the song 'Mehendi Laga Ke Rakhna', which is still played at weddings, was particularly eye-catching.
The success of this film has become one of the milestones in the careers of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, and it has proven that sometimes the decision made early can be the most correct one later.
Most Readed - Entertainment
- IDF raids West Bank overnight, orders evacuation to southern Lebanon
- US-Iran counterclaims over Hormuz attack
- Khamenei warns US on Pakistan issue
- Trump warns Iran will be 'wiped out' if it attacks a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz
- Massive explosion at fireworks factory in China, 21 dead
- BJP ahead in vote counting, festive jhalmuri distribution at party office
- Iran warns of ceasefire violation by US intervention in Strait of Hormuz
- Hezbollah launches 11 strikes on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon
- Iran warns of attack if US forces enter the Strait of Hormuz
- Iran warns Trump over Hormuz in ‘Project Freedom’ announcement
- Trump attacks Pope Leo, "I'm not a fan of this Pope at all"
- Bangladeshi woman killed with hammer in US, Trump reacts
- Outrage over allegations of violence and harassment by a gang of brokers at Shimultala Rural Electricity Office
- Shahbag’s “Golapi” is set to receive a house gifted by the Prime Minister.
- Showdown with 50 cars amid fuel crisis, Chhatra Dal leader loses post
- Tensions over nuclear proposal again, Iran rejects US proposal
- Horrifying scene in the shrine's pond, a dog died in the mouth of a crocodile!
- Khalil-Jaishankar to travel to Mauritius on the same flight after Delhi visit
- Unidentified woman finds shelter in Savar thanks to journalist's humanitarian initiative
- 11-party 5-day program to demand implementation of referendum verdict
