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Salman Khan turned down Shah Rukh Khan's role in "Chak De! India" at first because he was worried about the ending. The film later garnered critical acclaim and awards.
Saif Ali Khan was initially offered the role of Raj Malhotra in "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" before Shah Rukh Khan took on the iconic role.
Before Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Ajay Devgn were considered for the role of Rahul Mehra in "Darr," which eventually led to SRK's superstardom.
Kareena Kapoor Khan rejected roles in "Kal Ho Naa Ho" and "Queen," citing salary demands, ultimately leading to Preity Zinta and Kangana Ranaut's respective casting.
Initially, Aamir Khan was considered for the role of Raj Aryan Malhotra in "Mohabbatein," which ultimately went to Shah Rukh Khan, becoming a blockbuster hit.
Anil Kapoor was the initial choice for the role of Ajay Sharma/Vicky Malhotra in "Baazigar," but he turned it down upon learning about the character's negative actions.
Akshay Kumar was initially considered for the role of Milkha Singh in "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" but declined due to prior commitments with "Kambakkht Ishq" and "Tees Maar Khan."