Birthday girl Anushka Sharma made her Bollywood debut in the film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
She established her Production house Clean Slate Productions in 2013 with her brother Karnesh Sharma, making her the youngest actress turned producer.
However, did you know that she had rejected 7 popular films? Take a close look here.
1. PK
Yes, we know Anushka was the lead role for this film but did you know that she had initially rejected it? Director Rajkumar Hirani had approached Sharma for the role but the two had creative differences. Nevertheless, the pair sorted it out over time and Anushka was finally cast in the film which we so love.
2. Baar Baar Dekho
As per THIS report, Farhan Akhtar had apparently offered Anushka a role in the film Baar Baar Dekho after Dil Dhadakne Do (where they acted together). Unfortunately, Sharma refused to be a part of this movie for unsaid reasons. Then as we know, the role went to actress Katrina Kaif who did a stellar job in the movie.
3. Ki & Ka
When director R. Balki wrote the script, apparently it was Kareena Kapoor Khan who he had in mind. Despite Kareena herself being his first choice, Balki approached Anushka Sharma thinking Kareena would not accept the role. But when Sharma rejected the film, Balki had no other option to approach Kareena who ended up accepting and doing the film with him.
4. Tamasha
Before we get into the main detail, apparently director Imtiaz Ali had rejected Anushka Sharma for a movie in the early stages of her career. But it looks like the roles were reversed this time around. Anusha was approached by Ali who wanted to cast her as the lead in Tamasha but she ended up rejecting the film. Hence, the role went to Deepika Padukone.
5. 2 States
Director Abhishek Verman’s original choice to play the female lead in 2 States, which is the movie adaptation a book by the same name, was naturally Anushka Sharma. However, post reading the script Sharma rejected the movie and the role then went on to Alia Bhatt.
6. Aagadu
Anushka was approached by South Indian superstar Mahesh Babu for his movie Aagadu. But the actress had declined the offer and the role went to Tamannaah Bhatia who soon became a fan favourite. The movie even went on to become a gross seller at the box office.
7. An Allu Arjun Movie
Anushka was also approached by actors Allu Arjun and Junior NTR for their respective movies with but as expected by now, Sharma rejected both their offers. As for the reason, she rejected both the movies due to her heavy fees and untimely dates.