2 States to Tamasha: Anushka Sharma REJECTED these 5 popular Bollywood movies

Over the years, Bollywood has witnessed some of the most talented actresses who have managed to win millions of hearts with their acting prowess, and one of them is Anushka Sharma who enjoys a massive following. The actress made her grand debut in the industry with Aditya Chopra’s 2008 movie, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi with Shah Rukh Khan and ever since then, there has been no looking back for the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil actress.

Anushka has ruled the industry with her immaculate performances that have been appreciated by the audience but she has also rejected a few that would have left a stronger impression on her fans. Now, let’s take a look at some Bollywood movies rejected by Anushka Sharma that we bet you may not know about.

 

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Anushka Sharma rejected movies:

Tamasha

The film’s director Imitiaz Ali first approached Anushka for the role of Tara but the actress was not happy with it, reportedly, and turned the film down. Later, Deepika Padukone essayed the role alongside Ranbir Kapoor in the movie.

Ki & Ka

Reportedly, the film was first offered to Anushka but she turned it down and that’s how it went to Kareena Kapoor Khan who essayed the role of  Kia Sahni with Arjun Kapoor playing Kabir Bansal. The movie was lauded by netizens as well and it was also a hit at the box office.

Baar Baar Dekho

Farhan Akhtra, the producer of the movie had reported asked Anushka Sharma to play the main character in the movie, but she turned down the offer and she could not come on board for it. The role was then offered to Katrina Kaif.

3 Idiots

3 Idiots is widely regarded as one of the most iconic Bollywood movies of all time, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and adapted loosely from Chetan Bhagat’s novel Five Point Someone. Reportedly, this time, Anushka did not reject the movie, infact she had auditioned for this blockbuster film but Hirani rejected her. However, the director chose Kareena Kapoor Khan for the role. It starred Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi in the titular roles.

2 States

The film is based on Chetan Bhagat’s 2009 novel 2 States: The Story of My Marriage. Anushka was reported approached to play the lead role in the movie. However, she turned it down as she allegedly did not find the script to be very gripping. Later, Alia Bhatt joined the movie alongside Arjun Kapoor.

Meanwhile, Anushka, who was last seen in the 2018 movie, Zero with Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif is all set to make her Bollywood comeback with Chakda Xpress, inspired by the life and times of former Indian captain Jhulan Goswami and the actress will play the pivotal role in it.

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