7 films Amitabh Bachchan lost to other stars

Here are the movies that Amitabh Bachchan reportedly lost to other actors

Not Vinod Khanna, but Feroz Khan first approached Amitabh Bachchan for the supporting role. But the actor didn't want to play the 2nd lead. Thus, he rejected the film

Qurbani (1980)

Writer duo Salim-Javed wrote Mr India keeping him in mind, but the actor wasn't interested in doing it, and that's how Anil Kapoor got the iconic film

Mr India (1987)

Vidhu Vinod Chopra approached Amitabh to play Kishen, but he rejected, and Jackie Shroff gave an award-winning performance

Parinda (1989)

Reportedly, Amitabh Bachchan was approached to play a key guest appearance in the film. However, he rejected the film, and his part was re-wrote, with Johnny Lever giving tribute to Bachchan's Shahenshah

Ishq (1997)

Not Sanjay Dutt, but Amitabh was the first choice to play SSP Shamsher Khan. However, the actor rejected, and Dutt got another chance to showcase his acting talent

Mission Kashmir (2000)

Amitabh was approached to play Hrithik's on-screen father, but he reportedly rejected the film, after he got to know that Rekha would be paired opposite him

Koi Mil Gaya (2003)

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

It was no surprise that Amitabh was approached to reprise the host of the game show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. However, the actor rejected the film

On the work front, Amitabh will next be seen in Kalki 2898 AD