Did you know that before Rashmika landed the role of Geetanjali in Animal, Parineeti Chopra was offered the role? Chopra turned it down because she had other offers in her kitty at the time.
Kajol turned down the role Kareena Kapoor ended up playing in 3 Idiots as she didn't want to be part of a film that didn't require much acting.
Director Ayan Mukerji's first choice to play Naina in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani was Katrina Kaif, but the actor turned down the offer due to lack of time.
Bebo turned down the role of Rani in Queen. The movie eventually went to Kangana Ranaut. The actor went on to win a National Award for the role.
Deepika Padukone reportedly turned down Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The role eventually went to Kareena Kapoor.
Ranaut, in the meantime, has said that she regrets turning down Dirty Picture, which eventually was grabbed up by Vidya Balan. Balan went on to win a National Award for the movie, which also starred Emraan Hashmi.
Priyanka Chopra was the first choice to play Ananya and she was supposed to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan for the movie. But, Chopra turned it down. The movie eventually featured Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor and went on to gross 175 crore.