Ranbir Kapoor is known for his versatility and powerful performances. But did you know that he has turned down several films that later became blockbusters at the box office?
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Reportedly, the role of Arjun Saluja in the iconic film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) was offered to Ranbir Kapoor. But he rejected this role and then later the role was played by Hrithik Roshan. The 2011 film was directed by Zoya Akhtar.
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The role of Murad Ahmed in Zoya Akhtar's directorial Gully Boy was first offered to Ranbir Kapoor, but it didn't work out and later Ranveer Singh was finalised for the role of Murad opposite Alia Bhatt. The film also features Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles. This Bollywood film was a big hit and won several awards.
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Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do was first offered to Barfi actor Ranbir Kapoor, but the role of Kabir Mehra went to Ranveer Singh. This film was well received at the box office. The movie also features Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anushka Sharma and Farhan Akhtar in the lead roles.
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The makers of the 2014 film '2 States', first approached Ranbir Kapoor for the role of Krish (played by Arjun Kapoor). The film is based on the novel by Chetan Bhagat of the same name. Directed by Abhishek Varman, this film also stars Alia Bhatt and Amrita Singh alongside Arjun Kapoor in lead roles.
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The film Band Baaja Baaraat, which marked the debut of Ranveer Singh in Bollywood was first offered to Rockstar actor Ranbir Kapoor. But the actor didn't take the role of Bittoo Sharma (played by Ranveer Singh) and the romantic-comedy film was a big hit. The Bollywood film also features Anushka Sharma, Manish Chaudhari and Manu Rishi Chadha in pivotal roles.
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The role of Tashi Malhotra in 'Delhi Belly' was first offered to Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, however, he didn't accept it and then the role was given to Imran Khan. The 2019 film was considered a hit at the box office, as per industry tracker Sacnilk.
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It is said that the script of the film 'Befikre' was first offered to Ranbir Kapoor, but something happened between them and then the project didn't work out. Later, the role was offered to Ranveer Singh and reportedly this comedy-drama film grossed over Rs 50 crores at the box office.
