In Pictures : Super-hit movies rejected by Aamir Khan

Darr

Darr is romantic psychologiacl thriller film directed by Yash Chopra, starring Sunny Deol,Shahrukh Khan and Juhi Chawla.Yash Chopra approached many actors to play the role of villain. Aamir Khan rejected this movie because of negative role. But finally Shah Rukh Khan played the role of a villain and it is considered to be one of his best performance.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge romantic highest grossing Bollywood film directed by Aditya Chopra was first offered to Aamir Khan to play the character of Raj. The film changed the image of Shah Rukh from villain to King of romance.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

Hum Aapke Hain Koun romantic comedy movie directed by Sooraj Barjatya, starring Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan which is still described as the biggest blockbuster of the modern era. It was first offered to superstar Aamir Khan to play a role of Prem instead of Salman Khan.

Josh

Josh Bollywood action crime film directed by Mansoor Khan was also offered to Aamir Khan. Aamir was offered Sharad Kapoor’s role in the movie but Mr.Perfectionist rejected the role.

Mohabbatein

Mohabbatein musical romantic drama film directed by Aditya Chopra was first offered to Aamir Khan to play the role of Raj but he rejected the project.

Nayak :The Real Hero

Nayak:The Real Hero political thriller movie directed by S.Shankar was initially offered to Aamir Khan to play the role of Shivaji Rao but he rejected the offer. Anil Kapoor received great positive reviews for his performance as a CM in the film.

Saajan

Aamir Khan was also the first choice to play Sanjay Dutt’s role in Lawrence D’Souza Saajan.But Aamir rejected the offer and film was a Blockbuster at the box office.Salman Khan also played the lead in the movie along with Madhuri Dixit.

Swades

Aamir Khan also rejected the Shah Rukh Khan's acclaimed drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir who was first offered the role of Mohan Bhargava (Shah Rukh Khan) a Non-Resident Indian working as a Project Manager at NASA. But he decided not to do the movie and role ultimately went to King Khan of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan.