When Allu Arjun & Rajinikanth rejected Bajrangi Bhaijaan featuring Salman Khan
When Allu Arjun & Rajinikanth rejected Bajrangi Bhaijaan featuring Salman Khan
It’s a known fact that many South Indian actors are often weighed for major Hindi films, but sometimes they decline the offer and which film turns out to be a blockbuster success.Allu and Rajnikant’s loss was Salman Khan’s gain.
To cite one such instance is actor Allu Arjun and Rajinikanth who rejected a lead role in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which finally was offered to Salman Khan and which film turned out to be a huge success.
Notedly, Kabir Khan had worked on the script for Bajrangi Bhaijaan for several years and the film’s emotional storyline was strong and Kabir Khan was open to casting different actors in the lead role of Pawan. Before approaching Salman Khan, he reached out to South Indian cinema legends Rajinikanth and Allu Arjun to share screen space as Pawan, with Kareena Kapoor Khan. However, both actors declined the role for reasons that were not made public.
After the twosome rejected the offer, Kabir Khan was left with no option but to approach .Salman Khan. Salman read the script, liked it, and agreed to take on the project. This decision led to one of Salman Khan’s most memorable roles. Bajrangi Bhaijaan became a blockbuster hit winning numerous awards and making a significant impact at the box office. Salman’s portrayal of the simple, humble character touched the hearts of fans and critics alike, making the film a cult classic.
Amidst an interview the Bajrangi Bhaijaan producer Rockline Venkatesh revealed that Allu Arjun and Rajinikanth were both approached for the lead role before Salman Khan. He explained, “The script for Bajrangi Bhaijaan had been ready for 4-5 years. We offered the role to Rajinikanth and Allu Arjun, but they turned it down for various reasons. Finally Kabir Khan narrated the story to Salman Khan, and he was happy to be part of the project.”
On the work front, Allu Arjun gears up for his much-anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rise. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth has projects like Vettaiyan and Coolie lined up for release.
Looking back, Rajinikanth and Allu Arjun’s decision to pass on Bajrangi Bhaijaan might seem surprising, but sometimes actors turn down roles due to scheduling conflicts or personal preferences. However, their refusal paves the way for other actors. In this case it was Salman Khan. He delivered one of the most remarkable performances of his career, making Bajrangi Bhaijaan a memorable film in the history of Bollywood.
News Edit KV Raman
