Aamir Khan: Films that he rejected

Lagaan 2: Aamir not a part of the film?

Superstar Aamir Khan is reportedly not working on the sequel of Oscar nominated sports-drama 'Lagaan'. There were rumours that Aamir has started work on the second installment of the film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. "It is completely false news (Aamir working on the sequel). It is not true at all," sources said.

The film, released in 2001, revolved around a small village where the locals oppressed by high taxes found themselves in an extraordinary situation as an arrogant officer challenges them to a game of cricket as a wager to avoid the taxes. There were also reports that actress Prachi Desai was finalised to play the lead female protagonist. The 50-year-old actor is currently busy working on his most talked about film "Dangal" in which he plays wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Meanwhile, let's take a look at other films which he rejected...

Aamir Khan has turned 50 and his career boasts of some very big hits. It is a well known fact that Aamir is a perfectionist and takes one film at a time. Apparently, the actor has been very choosy in the process of becoming the big star that he is today. Aamir decided to pass some big projects which went to other stars, and became huge hits at the box office. Read on to know about films which Aamir Khan decided to let go of.

According to IMDb, Yash Chopra wanted to cast Ajay Devgn in Darr, but since he didn't get any response, the film went to Aamir. But Aamir decided to not do the film, and ultimately, Darr found its villain in Shah Rukh Khan. The film started a close association between Khan and Yash Raj camp, and also gave an impetus to SRK's career.

However Darr is not the only film that Aamir Khan refused to do, and was taken up by Shah Rukh Khan. According to a report, Ashutosh Gowarikar and Aamir had become good friends after working together in Lagaan. And Aamir was offered a role in Ashutosh's next Swades, but he rejected it saying that he got bored with it, stated a report on Indicine.com. While Aamir decided not to be a part of Swades, he was still present at the muhurat of the movie.

It seems like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan may never share the same frame for a film, but in the past there was one such opportunity which didn't materialise. According to a report, the role of Prakash in Josh was offered to Aamir Khan. The report further stated that Aamir rejected the role because he felt that it was very small in comparison to Shah Rukh Khan's role of Max. In the end, the character was played by Sharad Kapoor.

Salman Khan and Aamir Khan have proved to be an entertaining jodi onscreen and apparently the duo was approached to work together in Saajan. According to a report on Indicine.com, the makers of Saajan wanted to cast the two Khans together in the romantic tale, but Aamir Khan did not like the character offered to him. The report further stated that Sanjay Dutt loved the role and immediately lapped up the offer. Aamir and Salman, later, were seen together in Andaaz Apna Apna.

The film which boosted Salman Khan's popularity - Hum Aapke Hai Koun...! was apparently offered to Aamir Khan. According to IMDb, Aamir Khan was approached for the role of Prem. But he but he refused to do the film as he didn't find the script very appealing. It seems like Aamir rejecting the film, in a way, helped boost Salman Khan's career who made it big in Bollywood, stated IMDb.

Shah Rukh Khan's career took off with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge. Till date, it is remembered as one of his best films. However, according to a report on Mtvindia.com, Aamir Khan decided not to do the film. In the year when SRK's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge released, Aamir Khan's Rangeela also hit the screens. According to IMDb, SRK won several awards for DDLJ, and Aamir felt that he should have got an award for Rangeela. Post this incident, he stopped attending award functions.

Nayak The Real Hero, which starred Anil Kapoor, was initially offered to Aamir Khan. According to IMDb, Aamir was offered the leading role of Shivaji Rao, but he turned it down. Eventually the film went to Anil Kapoor, and the film went on to be a huge success at the box office. It was a path-breaking film in Anil Kapoor's career, and is counted among one of the best films till date.