From Lust Stories To Malang: Bollywood Films That Almost Featured Kriti Sanon

Soon approaching her 33rd birthday, Kriti Sanon has consistently enthralled us with her captivating performances for a considerable time now. Her foray into the hindi film industry commenced with the action-packed movie 'Heropanti,' where she shared the screen with Tiger Shroff. Subsequently, she graced several other films like 'Bareilly Ki Barfi,' 'Luka Chuppi,' 'Dilwale,' among others. Surprisingly, despite tasting success with some major hits, Kriti has turned down numerous high-budget films and opportunities to work with A-listers throughout her acting journey. Here, we present a compilation of five such films that she politely declined over the years.

1. ‘Lust Stories’

Kiara Advani wasn't the first choice for the main role in 'Lust Stories,' as it was initially offered to Kriti Sanon. However, Kriti turned down the offer because her mother didn't approve of her playing the part. Karan Johar, the host of the talk show 'Koffee With Karan,' disclosed this information, expressing his surprise that Kriti's mother didn't permit her to take up the role. Eventually, Kiara Advani stepped into the role and delivered a commendable performance in the series, garnering praise for her portrayal.

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2. ‘Malang’

The movie 'Malang' featured Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani, Kunal Kemmu, and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles. Interestingly, the film was initially offered to Kriti Sanon, but unfortunately, things didn't materialise with her. According to the director of the movie, they had approached Kriti, and she had even gone through the script. However, due to scheduling conflicts or other reasons, the collaboration couldn't come to fruition. Despite her strong interest in doing 'Malang,' Kriti had to make the difficult decision of passing on the role and opting for another project instead.

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3. ‘Singh Is Bliing’

Kriti Sanon was initially the top choice for the lead role in the 2015 action-comedy film 'Singh Is Bliing,' directed by Prabhu Deva. Excited about the project, she joined the film, even putting in the effort to learn some karate moves for her character. However, due to the movie facing repeated delays in its filming schedules, Kriti had to make a difficult decision and eventually opted out.

Subsequently, the role that was meant for Kriti Sanon went to British model and actress Amy Jackson. While Kriti had been enthusiastic about the film, the persistent delays left her with no choice but to pass on the role to pursue other opportunities.

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4. ‘Half Girlfriend’

Kriti Sanon was in discussions to star in the movie adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's novel 'Half Girlfriend.' The makers had her as their first choice for the role. However, due to her prior commitments and busy schedule shooting for the movie 'Raabta,' Kriti had to turn down the opportunity.

Subsequently, the role went to Shraddha Kapoor, who delivered an impressive and on-point performance in the screen adaptation of the novel. While Kriti couldn't take on the role, Shraddha Kapoor's portrayal garnered praise and left a lasting impact on the audience.

5. ‘Haseen Dilruba’

Not Taapsee Pannu but Kriti Sanon was initially cast to play the main lead in the movie 'Dilruba.' After accepting the role and being a part of the project, she later decided to step out of it. According to reports, her reason for stepping out was the presence of bold scenes in the movie, which might not have aligned with her comfort level or preferences.

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Following Kriti's exit, the role was then offered to Taapsee Pannu, who went on to deliver an impressive and captivating performance in the film. Taapsee's acting skills and dedication to her craft left a strong impact on the audience, earning her praise for her portrayal in 'Haseen Dilruba.'

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