Akshay Kumar's 'Hera Pheri 3', Irrfan Khan's 'Life of Pi', Arjun Kapoor's 'Half Girlfriend': Movies Varun Dhawan missed being a part of

In the world of Bollywood, actors often find themselves at crossroads, forced to make tough choices between scripts that could potentially shape their careers. Varun Dhawan, known for his versatility and charisma on screen, has had his fair share of hits and misses. Right from Arjun Kapoor's 'Half Girlfriend', Irrfan Khan's 'Life of Pi', Arjun Kapoor's 'Ishaqzaade', let's take a closer look at some notable movies Varun Dhawan missed being a part of.

As per a report on amarujala.com, Varun Dhawan disclosed that he initially envisioned a different debut film. Allegedly, in 2010, he auditioned for a role in Kiran Rao's directorial debut, 'Dhobi Ghat'. However, Dhawan didn't secure the part, which was later portrayed by Prateik Babbar. Varun mentioned that Aamir Khan harbored doubts about his suitability for the role, ultimately casting Prateik.

Varun Dhawan also tried out for a role in the critically acclaimed and Academy Award-winning film, 'Life of Pi'. However, he was unsuccessful in securing the part, which was ultimately portrayed by Suraj Sharma. Based on Yann Martel's bestselling novel, the movie follows the journey of Pi Patel, a young boy who survives a shipwreck and finds the will to live in the company of a tiger. Suraj Sharma depicted the younger Pi, while the late Irrfan Khan portrayed the older Pi Patel.

In 2020, a project was announced by 'Dhadak' director Shashank Khaitan titled 'Mr Lele' which was going to star Varun Dhawan in the lead role. The makers had also released posters of the film. However, things didn't seem to have worked out between them.

Vicky Kaushal has now stepped into the lead role of 'Mr. Lele,' replacing Varun in the film. The decision came after Dhawan's exit due to scheduling conflicts. Kaushal's inclusion brings anticipation and excitement to the project, promising a fresh perspective to the quirky comedy.

Varun Dhawan was initially approached for the lead role in 'Hera Pheri 3' before Kartik Aaryan, according to reports. However, Dhawan declined the offer, leading to Aaryan's casting. However, owing to persistent public demand, the makers brought in the original star Akshay Kumar back in the film.

Mohit Suri's 'Half Girlfriend' starred Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead role. Reports were rife that it was Varun Dhawan, who was approached for the lead role. However, Varun couldn;t be a part of the film for reasons best known to him.

However, Varun clarified that he hadn't been approached for the film. Responding to rumours, Dhawan stated that he hadn't received any offers for the project. This statement addressed speculation surrounding his potential involvement in the film, setting the record straight on his casting status.