Happy Birthday Kareena Kapoor: 5 Blockbuster Movies She Rejected

Affectionately known as Bebo by her family and friends, Kareena Kapoor Khan boasts an impressive bollywood career spanning over two decades. She has left an indelible mark with memorable roles in films like 'Omkara,' 'Chameli,' 'Jab We Met,' and 'Heroine' which have garnered praise from both critics and audiences. Throughout her journey to stardom, Kareena has made some significant decisions, including turning down several projects that later became blockbuster hits. Her rejections impacted the career trajectories of leading actresses such as Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and others. Today on her birthday, we highlight a few films that Bebo declined but went on to achieve blockbuster status.

1. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela

One of Kareena's significant career choices was declining the opportunity to star in ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela,’ a Romeo-Juliet adaptation by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. This decision had the potential to completely alter the trajectory of her career. Instead, Deepika Padukone delivered a remarkable performance as Leela alongside Ranveer Singh, earning numerous awards for her role. However, Kareena Kapoor remains steadfast in her stance and doesn't regret turning down the offer for the movie.

2. ‘Queen’

Kareena Kapoor Khan was the initial choice for the role of Rani in 'Queen,' but it eventually went to Kangana Ranaut. The outcome might have been different had Kareena accepted the role of Rani in 'Queen.' Nonetheless, the film turned out to be a massive hit, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from both audiences and critics.

3. ‘Fashion’

Prior to her role in Madhur Bhandarkar's highly acclaimed film 'Heroine,' Kareena Kapoor Khan was presented with the opportunity to play the lead role in the award-winning film 'Fashion.' However, she declined the script, leading to Priyanka Chopra Jonas taking on the role. Priyanka's performance in the film earned her numerous awards and played a pivotal role in establishing her as a top choice for filmmakers. Following the success of 'Fashion,' Priyanka became a preferred actress for many directors, and the film itself is celebrated as one of the finest women-centric movies.

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4. ‘Black’

Kareena Kapoor Khan's decision to reject Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films wasn't limited to 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.' According to reports, she also declined the script for 'Black' because it didn't resonate with her. Consequently, the role went to Rani Mukerji, who delivered an outstanding performance, garnering immense critical acclaim from audiences worldwide. Remarkably, the movie gained recognition as one of the top 10 movies of the year globally by Time Magazine.

5. ‘Chennai Express’

Kareena Kapoor's decision to turn down the role in 'Chennai Express' undoubtedly played a role in Deepika Padukone's flourishing career. Rohit Shetty's romantic comedy performed exceptionally well at the box office and had the potential to be a game-changer for Kareena as well. According to reports, Kareena Kapoor Khan cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for not being able to commit to the film. Directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Shah Rukh Khan, the movie went on to shatter numerous box office records in both India and abroad.

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