Not Akshay Kumar, Arbaaz Khan was the first choice for Khiladi; latter reveals why he couldn’t do it

Arbaaz Khan is one of the popular actors in the industry. Over the years, he has been a part of films like Daraar, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hello Brother, Garv: Pride and Honour, Bhagam Bhag, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Dabangg and others. In a recent interview, Arbaaz opened up about rejecting Akshay Kumar starrer Khiladi as his debut film.

Arbaaz Khan reveals he was offered Khiladi

He told Indian Express, “I was approached by the same directors for another film. I couldn’t do it (the film) because I was signed up with another director. The film was Khiladi. I was offered Akshay Kumar’s role. But unfortunately, that other film also didn’t happen.”

Arbaaz added, “After Khiladi, they (Abbas-Mustan) did Baazigar, and then they came to me with Daraar because they still felt they wanted me. It was great to share the screen with established actors like Juhi Chawla and Rishi Kapoor. I, a newcomer, was pitted against them and to stand around them and to hold my own was not very easy, but fortunately, with the help of the director and their own support as actors, I could really do well.”

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Arbaaz keeps making headlines everyday. Recently, his personal life grabbed as he married Sshura Khan. He was previously married to Malaika Arora, and they have a son named Arhaan Khan. Arbaaz and Malaika continue to remain good friends and co-parent their son.

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Mamta Naik

Content Writer