Did you know the role of Shah Rukh Khan in 'Baazigar' was initially offered to Akshay Kumar?

Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Baazigar' completed 20 years recently and it is one of the films which helped Shah Rukh Khan bag his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Directed by Abbas-Mustan, this film was inspired by the Hollywood flick 'A Kiss Before Dying'. Did you know that the role of 'Baazigar' was earlier offered to Akshay Kumar?
Yes, you heard it right. Initially, the role of 'Baazigar' was offered to action king Akshay Kumar.The reason why he didn't accept the offer because it had negative shades. Apart from Akshay Kumar, Other actors who reportedly rejected the role were Arbaaz Khan, Anil Kapoor and Salman Khan. But after its release, the film the fourth highest grossing film of 1993.