6 Aishwarya Rai blockbusters rejected by Kajol and others

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Missed opportunities

Several blockbuster films of Aishwarya Rai were first offered to other popular stars like Kajol and Manisha Koirala. However, they missed out some great opportunities.

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (Prime)

Kareena Kapoor was the initial choice for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's blockbuster romantic drama film. However, she rejected Nandini's role and it went to Aishwarya Rai.

Mohabbatein (Prime Video)

Not Aishwarya Rai but Kajol was the first choice for Megha's role. Later, Aishwarya Rai played Shah Rukh Khan's love interest.

Josh (Sony LIV)

Mansoor Khan envisioned Kajol for the role of Shirley, the twin sister of SRK. But she rejected it for an unknown reason.

Taal (ZEE5)

Before Aishwarya Rai, this cult classic and blockbuster was offered to Mahima Chaudhary and Manisha Koirala.

Kandukondain Kandukondain (Prime)

Meena lost this hit film alongside Ajith Kumar as she rejected the role of Meenakshi, later done by Aishwarya Rai.

Ponniyin Selvan (Prime Video)

Anushka Shetty was initially approached for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's role but she turned down Mani Ratnam's epic period action film.

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