Feb 4, 2025, 01:19 PM IST

8 iconic films that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked away from

Monica Singh

Here is a list of iconic flims Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rejected in her career.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was offered the role of Jane Smith in this movie, but she turned it down because of the intimate scenes. 

Mr & Mrs Smith

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rejected this action-comedy starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. 

Rush Hour 3

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned down the role of Sara Melas in this movie due to date issues. 

Hitch

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan declined the role in this movie because she had other commitments in India. Rose Byrne eventually played the role. 

Troy

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first choice for the role in this movie, but she stepped back to participate in the Miss India pageant. Karisma Kapoor eventually played the role. 

Raja Hindustani

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rejected this commercially successful Hollywood film starring Will Smith. 

Hancock

Bhansali reportedly planned to cast Aishwarya opposite Salman Khan in the titular roles of Mastani and Bajirao. However, due to changes in casting plans and personal circumstances, Aishwarya did not become part of the project. 

Bajirao Mastani

Aishwarya Rai was reportedly considered for a role in Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), the psychological horror-comedy that became a massive success.The film eventually starred Vidya Balan and received widespread acclaim and is remembered as one of her career-defining performances.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa