Salman Khan's 'Ek Tha Tiger', Aamir Khan's '3 idiots', Rajinikanth's 'Robot': Hit movies rejected by Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, the 'King of Bollywood,' has an enviable list of blockbuster hits, but even he has passed up roles that went on to become legendary in Indian cinema. Those roles could have added new shades to SRK’s filmography. From Salman Khan's 'Ek Tha Tiger', Aamir Khan's '3 idiots', to Rajinikanth's 'Robot, here’s a look at the movies that SRK famously turned down!

Aamir Khan's sports drama 'Lagaan' was first offered to Shah Rukh Khan, but he turned it down because of scheduling issues. The film later became a worldwide hit and even received an Oscar nomination.

SRK was the top choice for the role of Rancho, but he turned it down, allowing Aamir to deliver a memorable performance. The film went on to become one of Bollywood's biggest box office successes.

Shah Rukh Khan was offered the role of Munna in this legendary comedy but turned it down because he was recovering from a spinal surgery. Sanjay Dutt's outstanding performance in the film turned it into a cult classic.

Director Ashutosh Gowariker initially thought of casting Shah Rukh Khan as Emperor Akbar in his historical epic. However, Shah Rukh turned down the role because he wasn't comfortable with the shooting location and wanted to be with his family. Ultimately, the role went to Hrithik Roshan, and the film was praised for its grandeur and performances.

Shah Rukh Khan was first offered the lead role in Salman Khan's action thriller but turned it down because of creative differences and scheduling issues. The role ultimately went to Salman, and the film became a major box-office success, kicking off a popular spy franchise.

Rajinikanth was not the first choice for this film. Initially, Shah Rukh Khan was offered the role, but negotiations stalled due to artistic disagreements with director Shankar. The project picked up steam again only after Rajinikanth agreed to join the cast.