Bollywood divas who declined to work with Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors, has delivered numerous blockbusters alongside leading actresses.

Not every actress jumped at the opportunity to share screen space with the star. Here’s a look at prominent Bollywood actresses who reported to have declined offers to work with him.

Aishwarya Rai rejected ‘Raja Hindustani’

Initially cast as Aarti Saigal in the 1996 blockbuster Raja Hindustani, Aishwarya Rai declined the role due to her academic pursuits and modelling commitments at the time. The role eventually went to Karisma Kapoor, and the film became a massive hit.

Priyanka Chopra passed on ‘Ghajini’

Producers approached Priyanka Chopra for the 2008 psychological thriller Ghajini. However, she declined, citing doubts about the significance of her role. The part eventually went to Asin, who delivered a stellar performance.

Deepika Padukone declined ‘Dangal’

Deepika was invited to play a role in Dangal, Aamir’s 2016 sports biopic, but she opted out to focus on other projects. The film went on to be a critical and commercial success.

Kajol said no to ‘3 Idiots’

In an unexpected move, Kajol declined the role of Pia in 3 Idiots. The role eventually went to Kareena Kapoor, who reached out to director Rajkumar Hirani to express her interest.

Kareena Kapoor Khan declined offers other than '3 Idiots' 

Although Kareena worked with Aamir in 3 Idiots, she declined roles in other projects, citing preferences for different narratives and character types.

Vidya Balan walked away from undisclosed projects

Vidya Balan reportedly declined multiple offers to collaborate with Aamir, though specific details about these projects remain unclear.