Apr 28, 2024, 09:44 PM IST
Abbas-Mustan's directorial Baazigar proved to be a milestone in Shah Rukh Khan's career
However, Shah Rukh was reportedly not the first choice of the director-duo
Salman Khan: The makers went to the actor, but he was not happy with the grey-shade character of Vicky Malhotra, and he suggested some major changes
Anil Kapoor: The actor was unhappy with the part where the protagonist kills his lover, thus he rejected the film
Akshay Kumar: Despite leading Khiladi, Akshay rejected the film as he was unhappy with Vicky Malhotra's character arc
Arbaaz Khan: Just like other actors, Arbaaz also didn't like the grey-shade character of Vicky Malhotra. However, he later played an obsessive, abusive lover in director duo's Daraar
Ajay Devgn: Reportedly, Ajay was considered for the role, but he rejected the film due to his busy schedule
Released in cinemas on November 12, 1993, Baazigar, became a blockbuster
Made in a budget of Rs 4 crores, the film earned Rs 32 crores