Shah Rukh Khan to Katrina Kaif: Top 10 celebrities who were the first choice for blockbuster films but made way for others

These actors were the FIRST choice of directors

Making a film is not easy. Well, it takes an entire army to bring a creative story to life. Casting is at the heart of the process and how a actor fits into a character can make or break the film. Do you know, there have been instances where directors wanted to cast different actors for the lead roles, but things could not work out between them? But some turn out to be so good that it is hard to believe that the actors cast in the role were never the first choice. From Shah Rukh Khan in Lagaan to Katrina Kaif in Chennai Express; a look at celebs who were the first choice for some of the best films.
Not Farhan Akhtar, Akshay Kumar was the first choice to play Milkha Singh?

Did you know actor Farhan Akhtar was not the first choice for the biopic of Milkha Singh aka The Flying Sikh? The film was first offered to Akshay Kumar, but he had Kaambakkt Ishq and Tees Maar Khan in his kitty. Due to this, he could not take up the film. Ultimately, the role was offered to Farhan and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag won several awards.

Was Sanjay Dutt offered Hera Pheri?

Bollywood’s Sanju Baba was first offered the role of Suniel Shetty in Hera Pheri film. But, unfortunately, the actor had court proceedings going on during the shoot. Later, the makers offered the role to Suniel Shetty. Hera Pheri is incomplete without this unmatchable trio of Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, and Akshay Kumar.