Shahid Kapoor Reveals Why He Turned Down Aamir Khan’s Rang De Basanti: ‘Unfortunately I Couldn’t’
Did you know that Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor was asked to star in the iconic Hindi film Rang De Basanti. Read on to find out why Shahid turned down the role.
Mumbai: Shahid Kapoor has made significant strides in the entertainment industry. He is known for his varied film offering and still has a large and devoted fan base. In a surprising admission, the actor revealed he turned down the chance to star in the hit 2006 film ‘Rang De Basanti’ and now regrets that decision. Read through.
This is why Shahid Kapoor rejected Rang De Basanti
During an interview on Neha Dhupia’s show, BFFs With Vogue, Shahid explained the reason behind rejecting Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s film. He expressed his regret for turning down the role of Karan Singhania, which was later played by Siddharth, due to previous commitments. Shahid expressed his regret for not taking up the film. He was offered the role of Siddharth and was deeply moved by the script, but unfortunately could not find time for it.
Shahid Kapoor’s success in Teri Baaton Mein Uljha Jiya
Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor is currently enjoying the success of his film “Teri Baaton Mein Uljha Jiya” with Kriti Sanon. The film had a decent opening at the box office and has now crossed the 50 crore mark. Kriti recently announced whether there will be a sequel to the film. On social media platform X, a fan asked Kriti, “When can we expect part 2 #TBMAUJ?” The actress replied, “With all the love pouring in, I’m sure Amit and Aradhana (writers and directors) are motivated to write part 2 soon! (heart emoji) (sic).”
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Amit Rai is teaming up with Shahid Kapoor for an upcoming film that aims to celebrate the enduring legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, whose principles and ideas continue to influence India. However, the OMG 2 director is currently looking to collaborate with a leading production studio before moving ahead with the pre-production of the film. According to a source close to the development of the project, as reported by Pinkvilla: “While Shahid has tentatively agreed to helm the film, all official paperwork and announcements will be made once a studio is confirmed as part of the project . The team is in talks with several leading studios and financiers to collaborate on the film (sic).
About Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
Directed by debut directors Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, the film has a duration of 143.15 minutes, which is 2 hours, 23 minutes and 15 seconds. It received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is a romantic drama that follows the story of Shahid, who brings Kriti into his family without knowing that she is actually a robot, the woman he has fallen deeply in love with. The film also features a special appearance by Janhvi Kapoor.
What do you think of Shahid Kapoor’s role if he had taken over Rang De Basanti?