Shah Rukh Khan once jokingly admitted that he is “4. idiot”. When asked which film he regrets letting go, SRK confessed that he was the fourth idiot to pass up the opportunity to make Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots.
In the glitzy world of Bollywood, where cinemas are dominated by action films and intense hero-villain encounters, Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots was a cinematic marvel that blended emotion, comedy and social commentary.
But did you know that this Rs 460 crore film, which later won ‘three national awards’, was initially rejected by the biggest superstar?
‘3 Idiots’ featured an ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
The film was loosely adapted from Chetan Bhagat’s novel Five Point Someone and revolved around the friendship of three students at an Indian engineering school, satirizing the pressures of the education system.
Before Aamir Khan stepped into the shoes of the iconic Ranchoddas Chanchad (Rancho), Rajkumar Hirani had other stars in mind.
One of the biggest superstars who turned down the project is Shah Rukh Khan. Yes, you read that right!
Initially, Hirani envisioned SRK as the lead, but due to prior commitments, the superstar had to turn down the role.
It’s fascinating to think how different the film could have been with King Khan in the lead.
‘3 Idiots’ broke box office records upon its release. The film grossed a staggering Rs 460 crore worldwide, becoming one of the highest grossing films at the time.
