Hrithik Roshan Rejected This Film — It Became A Blockbuster Hit And Won 10 Awards
The film was Fanaa, starring Aamir Khan opposite Kajol. Their on-screen chemistry received widespread acclaim, and the storyline deeply resonated with viewers. The cast also included veteran stars such as Rishi Kapoor, Tabu, and Kirron Kher.
What makes Fanaa unique is its genre shift; it begins as a love story, but an hour in, it evolves into a gripping thriller. Aamir Khan's powerful performance was particularly praised by both critics and fans.
Interestingly, not many are aware that Hrithik Roshan was originally approached for the role that Aamir Khan eventually played. This was revealed by director Kunal Kohli during an episode of the Friday Talkies podcast.
Kunal Kohli explained that the story of Fanaa was with Aditya Chopra, and it was he who suggested Aamir Khan for the role. However, Aditya Chopra was unsure whether Aamir Khan would agree to do it. Hrithik Roshan was approached first but declined, citing similarities with his earlier film Mission Kashmir (2000).
Following this, Aamir Khan was offered the role and he immediately liked the script. He signed on, and the film went on to become a superhit.
According to Bollywood Hungama, Fanaa earned Rs 51.87 crore at the Indian box office and Rs 102.84 crore worldwide. Kajol won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role, and according to IMDb, Fanaa took home a total of 10 awards.
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