Kajol Reveals Rejecting Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots: 'Have Done Very Well Without Them'
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Kajol mentioned that she has no regrets about rejecting 3 Idiots.
Kajol is one of the most popular actresses in Bollywood. As such, she has received many film offers and had to turn down some films that later became blockbusters. In a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, she revealed she rejected Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots. However, the actress has no regrets about rejecting films and doesn't think too much before saying no if she doesn't resonate with the script.
Kajol said, 'Lots of times, prime example is 3 Idiots (laughs)." The DDLJ actress mentioned that she has no regrets about rejecting these movies. 'I feel that those films were theirs, you know, jaise bolte hain na jiska likha hua hai usko hi milta hai..toh, I think that I have done very well for myself without them," Kajol said.
Released in 2009, 3 Idiots is a critically acclaimed Bollywood film directed by Rajkumar Hirani and based loosely on Chetan Bhagat's novel Five Point Someone. Starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi as the titular trio, the film is a heartwarming yet powerful commentary on India's rigid education system and the pressures it places on young minds.
Set primarily in an elite engineering college, 3 Idiots follows the lives of three students: Rancho (Aamir Khan), Farhan (R. Madhavan), and Raju (Sharman Joshi). Kareena Kapoor plays Pia, the daughter of the strict college director and Rancho's love interest, adding depth and warmth to the storyline.
Although Kajol rejected Pia's role, Kareena Kapoor's portrayal of the character won several hearts globally. Recently, Kareena revealed that acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg has not only watched 3 Idiots but has also appreciated her performance in the film.
Kareena Kapoor said at WAVES 2025, 'Spielberg was sitting in the same restaurant. This was many moons ago when 3 Idiots had just been released. He actually came up to me and asked, 'Are you the girl who's in that very famous Indian film about three students?' I said, 'Yes, that's me.' He said, 'My God, I love that movie.'" Kareena said that it was a huge moment for her that Steven Spielberg had watched the film.
Meanwhile, Kajol will next be seen in Maa. The film is directed by Vishal Furia and is slated for a June 27 release. The film is said to have a connection with Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan's Shaitaan. Ajay Devgn is also one of the producers of the film.
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June 12, 2025, 07:59 IST
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