Shahid Kapoor, the Bollywood actor, is getting ready for the release of his next film, “Jersey,” in which he will be joined by Mr. Unal Thakur and Pankaj Kapur, who will also have key roles. Taking inspiration from the Telugu film of the same name Rejected By Shahid Kapoor
which debuted to critical acclaim and became a huge hit at the box office, this film stars Nani and Shraddha Srinath in important roles. The Shahid Kapoor-starring film is scheduled to be released on December 31, 2021, and after witnessing the trailer, many believe it will be a box-office success.
Rejected By Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor’s most recent film, “Kabir Singh,” was released in 2012 and is a remake of the film “Arjun Reddy.” Because of the sensitive subject matter and Shahid Kapoor’s fervent performance, “Kabir Singh” was a critical and commercial success, earning over Rs. 200 crore at the box office and igniting widespread debate.
You may not be aware of the fact that Shahid Kapoor has turned down countless excellent scripts. Let us tell you about a few things that Shahid turned down, and how they went on to become significant figures in their own way blockbusters.
1.Firs Rejected movie Rockstar
It is stated that Shahid was the initial choice for “Rockstar,” but when he was offered the option between the two films, he selected “Jab We Met.” Both films were directed by Imtiaz Ali, and it is said that Shahid was the first choice for “Rockstar.” Despite the fact that “Rockstar” was a modest success, it was a watershed moment for Ranbir Kapoor, whose performance was praised by critics and viewers alike.
2- Rejected Rang De Basanti:
It is one of India’s most popular and adored films, and it stars a number of well-known actors, including Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, among others. Although he cried when reading the screenplay, Shahid Kapoor said in an interview that he regretted not taking on the role of Siddharth in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s film, despite the fact that the storyline had him crying.
3.Rejected The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Despite the fact that he had already agreed to star in “Mausam,” a box-office failure directed by Mira Nair, Shahid Kapoor turned down the role when it was offered to him when “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” was released in 2012.
4. Rejected Raanjhanaa:
Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor appeared in Aanand L. Rai’s 2013 film, which was a box office smash. A well-known southern actor, Dhanush, made his Bollywood debut with “Raanjhanaa,” however he was not the initial choice for the role. Initially, Shahid Kapoor was said to have been given the main part in the film, but he turned it down.