Queen to Dil Dhadakne Do: Kareena Kapoor rejected THESE hit films we bet you didn’t know

Kareena Kapoor Khan is one of the most talented and successful actors in Bollywood. The actress made her debut with Refugee and later went on to star in many films including Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Heroine, Jab We Met, Good News, Veere Di Wedding, and Ki & Ka. Today, Bebo completes 22 years in the industry. On that note, here’s looking at films rejected by her over the years.

Kaho Na Pyaar Hai: Kareena Kapoor Khan dropped out of Kaho Na Pyaar Hai and chose Refugee to make her big Bollywood debut. The actress shared screen space with Abhishek Bachchan in Refugee. In an interview with Rajeev Masand, Bebo talked about it and said, “At that time nobody really calculated and nobody really knew – whether it was my parents, my mother or me – I don’t know if anybody weighed pros and cons. It was just what I thought was right. There was never really that kind of calculation. I also believe in destiny; what’s mean to happen is going to happen.”

 

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Dil Dhadakne Do: Directed by Zoya Akhtar, Dil Dhadakne Do starred Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar and Anushka Sharma. The film was first offered to Bebo but she turned it down. Hindustan Times quoted her saying, “It’s my loss because I love Zoya, but couldn’t be a part of their film. I am dying to work with her. Inshallah, this isn’t the last film she is going to make, and it’s not the last film that I’m not able to do. Aage bhi bahut padi hai zindagi. Whenever she has a role for me, I’ll definitely do it.”

 

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Queen: Queen starred Kangana Ranaut and RajKumar Rao. The film was offered to Bebo but she turned it down. During Hindustan Times Leadership Summit event, Bebo was asked if she has any regrets, to which she said, “I never look back, I only move ahead. I have no regrets.”

 

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Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram Leela: Ram Leela starred Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. Fans loved Deepika and Ranveer’s acting and chemistry in the film. The first was first offered to Bebo but she turned it down. In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Kareena had said, “There have been times when I’ve signed a film and then felt it was wrong. Yes, I was supposed to do Ram Leela but then I changed my mind.”

 

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Chennai Express: Chennai Express starred Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan. The film was first offered to Bebo but she turned it down because she was busy with Aamir Khan starrer Talaash.

 

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Fashion: If reports are to be believed, Kareena Kapoor was offered Fashion. However, Bebo turned down the offer due to date issues. Fashion starred Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut.

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Mamta Naik

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