Arshi Khanam
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a highly talented filmmaker of the Hindi cinema. Many actors crave to feature in his films. However, there are top Bollywood actors who rejected his blockbuster films.
Shah Rukh Khan rejected the villain role of Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic period film. Later, Ranveer Singh took the role and catapulted to fame.
Kareena Kapoor Khan was the first choice for Nandini's role opposite Salman and Ajay Devgn. Later, Aishwarya did the role.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's blockbuster romance drama Ram Leela was envisioned with Kareena. After she rejected the offer, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh starred in the title roles.
Deepika Padukone was the first choice for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's critically acclaimed blockbuster film. After she rejected the offer, Alia Bhatt took the opportunity.
Telugu actor Prabhas was reportedly offered Shahid Kapoor's role in the film but he turned down the offer.
Aishwarya Rai rejected the lead role due to some differences with Bhansali's initial choice of male leads.