Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is gearing for the release of Ponniyin Selvan 2, makes her return as Nandini. As the PS 2 trailer is out, here are movies the actress rejected which became hits.
Karan Johar had offered a key role to Aishwarya in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, as per reports. But, the actress turned it down due to unavailability of dates.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Aishwarya was offered the role of Sonia in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, opposite Hrithik Roshan. Reportedly, she turned it down due to other commitments.
Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
The Ponniyin Selvan 2 actress was the first choice for Raja Hindustani. She couldn’t be a part of the film because she was set to participate in the Miss World pageant.
Raja Hindustani
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was offered the role of Dr Suman Asthana in Munna Bhai MBBS. However, she turned down the offer due to some reasons.
Munna Bhai MBBS
Before Priyanka Chopra, Krrish was offered to Aishwarya. She refused the role due to other work commitments, as per reports.
Krrish
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned down the Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie Bajirao Mastani. Later, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh bagged the lead roles.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Before Rani Mukerji, the role of Tina Malhotra in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was initially offered to Aishwarya. But, she refused due to her prior commitments.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Aishwarya let her opportunity to work in a Hollywood movie opposite Brad Pitt go. She rejected Troy because of intimate scenes.
Troy