This film was rejected by Hrithik Roshan, another superstar did, became blockbuster, made on budget of Rs 30 crore, earned more than 100 crore, movie name is…, lead actors were…
Here we are talking about Fanaa, helmed by Kunal Kohli, which was released in 2006. The film featured Aamir Khan and marked Kajol's return to the screen after five-year hiatus. The film tells the story of Zooni Ali Beg, a blind Kashmiri woman who travels to Delhi and falls in love with her tour guide, Rehan Qadri. However, Rehan harbors a dangerous secret that intertwines their love story with themes of terrorism and national security that later becomes his dilemma as he has to choose his unconditional love for Zooni or a deadly chaos. Why Hrithik Roshan rejected Fanaa?
Interestingly, as per IMDb trivia, before Aamir Khan took on the role of Rehan, the part was offered to Hrithik Roshan. Reports suggest that Hrithik declined the role, possibly due to scheduling conflicts or reservations about the character's morally ambiguous nature. However, some reports have also suggested that Hrithik declined Fanaa as he found similarities between the plot of his 2000s film, Mission Kashmir. His decision opened the door for Aamir Khan to deliver a performance that added depth to the film's complex narrative. How was Fanaa's box office reception?
At the box office, Fanaa was a commercial success, grossing over Rs 105 crore worldwide against a budget of Rs 30 crore. It became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year. was notable for its unique blend of romance and political thriller elements. The chemistry between Aamir Khan and Kajol was widely praised, as was the film's music, composed by Jatin-Lalit with lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. Songs like 'Chand Sifarish', 'Dekho Naa', Mere Haath Mein' and Des Rangeela' became instant hits, contributing to film's popularity, which has managed to hold its IMDb rating at 7.1.
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