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News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Kajol Reveals Rejecting Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots: 'Have Done Very Well Without Them'
Last Updated: 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 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. First Published: June 12, 2025, 07:59 IST
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
‘I don't bother much before saying no': Kajol on turning down Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots
Kajol confesses to rejecting Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan's hit movie- 3 Idiots. From redefining mainstream heroines in the 1990s to experimenting with her roles, Kajol has always been known for her boldness. However, in a recent promotional interview, the celebrated actress made a surprising confession: she once turned down 3 Idiots, a film that later became one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema history. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Kajol was asked whether turning down major projects ever comes with regret. True to her no-nonsense style, she shared that saying no is never a struggle for her, not even for high-stakes films. Among those rejections? 3 Idiots, Rajkumar Hirani's cultural phenomenon that starred Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi. The actress was offered the role of Pia, which later went to Kareena Kapoor Khan. Despite the film's staggering success, Kajol insisted she doesn't believe in looking back. She added that every film finds the actor it's meant for. 'I think that I've done very well for myself without them,' she Kajol wasn't the only A-lister who turned down the film. Shah Rukh Khan had also been approached to star in 3 Idiots but passed on it — a decision he later joked about on Koffee With Karan, calling himself the 'fourth idiot' for letting it go. Anushka Sharma, too, had auditioned for the project but didn't land the the 2009 blockbuster made history, becoming the first Indian film to cross Rs 300 crore at the domestic box office and earning a permanent place in pop culture with its satire on the education system and memorable catchphrases. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani and co-written by Abhijat Joshi, the movie is based loosely on Chetan Bhagat's Five Point Someone. It starred Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya, with Kareena Kapoor and Boman Irani in key roles. Fun fact: Aamir's character was inspired by innovator Sonam Wangchuk, and the film even features real-life Indian meanwhile, is ready to explore darker themes in Maa, a Vishal Furia directorial produced by Ajay Devgn and Kumar Mangat Pathak. Slated to release on June 27, the film is reportedly linked to the Shaitaan universe and marks a bold departure for the actress, who will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar. Kajol has worked with Aamir Khan in films like Fanaa and Ishq.
