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Aamir Khan Reveals Why He Turned Down Bajrangi Bhaijaan: ‘Isme Salman Hona Chahiye'
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Aamir Khan revealed that the script of Salman Khan starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan first came to him, but he felt Salman Khan was right for the role.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan, starring Salman Khan, released in 2015, and went on to become a massive box office success. It remains one of Salman's most memorable performances till date. But did you know the script of the film first came to Aamir Khan? Yes, you read that right! Aamir, who is currently gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Pa, recently revealed that after hearing the story of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, he immediately suggested to screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad that Salman Khan should play the lead. Aamir felt Salman was the perfect fit for the role and didn't hesitate to step aside.
While speaking with Mashable India, Aamir Khan was asked about the films he turned down over the years. When asked about the 2000 film Josh, Aamir replied, 'Josh maine mana nahi ki yaar. Josh ka mat pucho (I didn't say no to Josh, yaar. Don't even ask me about Josh)." When asked further about Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Aamir Khan clarified that he was never approached for the film. He added that Shah Rukh Khan was always meant to do it. Further speaking about Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Aamir said, 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan mere paas aayi thi. Aur kahaani sunke…ye bhi appreciate karo meri sachhai…Kahaani sunke maine Vijayendra (screenwriter) ji ko bola 'Sir, ismein Salman hona chahiye'. (Bajrangi Bhaijaan came to me. And after hearing the story… please also appreciate my honesty — after hearing it, I told Vijayendra ji, 'Sir, Salman should be in this')."
He further added, 'Toh ultimately wo Salman ke paas nahi gaye, wo gaye Kabir Khan (director) ke paas. And Kabir went to Salman. (So ultimately, they didn't go to Salman directly, they went to Kabir. And Kabir took it to Salman). But that was my first response when the script came to me. I said nahi I am not doing it. This you should take to Salman."
About Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Bajrangi Bhaijaan, directed by Kabir Khan, stars Salman Khan, Harshaali Malhotra, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The movie follows the journey of Pavan, aka Bajrangi, a devout and kind-hearted man who embarks on a mission to reunite a mute, lost Pakistani girl with her family across the border. Along the way, Bajrangi faces various challenges but his determination and compassion drive him to overcome all obstacles. The film became a major box-office success and remains one of Salman Khan's most beloved films.
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