9 hit films that Shah Rukh Khan rejected

3 Idiots (2009) - SRK was offered the role of Rancho, which eventually went to Aamir Khan. The film became one of Bollywood's highest-grossing films

Lagaan (2001) - Ashutosh Gowariker initially approached SRK for the lead role, but due to scheduling conflicts, Aamir Khan was cast instead. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning an Oscar nomination

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) - SRK declined the role of Munna Bhai due to health issues, and Sanjay Dutt's performance became iconic

Rang De Basanti (2006) - SRK was considered for the role of Flight Lieutenant Ajay Rathod, which later went to R. Madhavan. The film is celebrated for its patriotic theme

Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - SRK was offered the role of the game show host, which Anil Kapoor eventually played. The film won multiple Oscars

Robot (2010) - SRK was initially approached for the lead role in this sci-fi film, but Rajinikanth eventually took the part

Jodhaa Akbar (2008) - SRK was offered the role of Emperor Akbar, which Hrithik Roshan played. The film was a grand historical drama

Ek Tha Tiger (2012) - Due to scheduling conflicts, SRK could not take on this role, which Salman Khan later played, leading to a successful franchise

Taare Zameen Par (2007) - SRK was initially considered for this heartwarming film about a dyslexic child, but Aamir Khan ended up directing and starring in it