10 Bollywood Stars Who Rejected Hollywood Films

Irrfan Khan - Interstellar

He is one of the most predominant actors in our industry, who has also worked in many Hollywood movies. He was offered the role of Matt Damon in 'Interstellar', but he rejected it, as he was busy with shooting for 'D-Day' and 'Lunch Box'.

Ronit Roy - Zero Dark Thirty

According to reports, he was offered a role in the Oscar award winning movie 'Zero Dark Thirty', but he turned it down and chose to do 'Student Of The Year' instead.

Akshay Kumar - Untitled film with Dwayne Johnson

It is said that our 'Khiladi' once turned down a role opposite Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson and maintained his stand of staying clear of Hollywood movies.

Hrithik Roshan - Pink Panther 2

The Greek God of Bollywood was offered the role of 'Vicente' in the Hollywood movie 'Pink Panther 2', but he turned it down due to busy schedule.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - Troy

She was offered a role opposite none other than 'Brad Pitt' in his movie 'Troy'. She refused this role as it demanded intimate scenes with Brad Pitt, which was not acceptable to her.

Priyanka Chopra - Immortals and 5 more

In an interview, she revealed that for the 'Quantico' TV series, she rejected 6 Hollywood movies and 'Immortals' was one of them.

Shah Rukh Khan - Slumdog Millionaire

According to some reports, Anil Kapoor's role in 'Slumdog Millionaire' was initially offered to him, but he turned it down thinking he was not the right fit for this role.

Deepika Padukone - Fast & Furious 7

Before making her Hollywood debut with 'xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage', she was offered a role in 'Fast & Furious 7', but she rejected it as she was busy in shooting for Happy New Year with Shah Rukh Khan.

Dilip Kumar - Lawrence Of Arabia

It is said that Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was offered a role in David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia back in 1962. After his rejection, it was played by Omar Sharif.

Madhuti Dixit Nene - Untitled Hollywood Project

Madhuri Dixit Nene was also approached for a Untitled Hollywood film which was based on an American girl who wants to become an actress in Bollywood. But, she rejected the film as she was not convinced.

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