Sidharth Malhotra's 'Shershaah', Aamir Khan's 'Thugs of Hindostan', Sonam Kapoor's 'Neerja': 6 movies rejected by Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt, who made her big Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's 'Student Of The Year', alongside Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra, has become a name to reckon with in the film industry. She is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after actresses we have in Bollywood. While she has some blockbuster films like 'Highway', 'Udta Punjab', Darlings', 'Raazi', '2 States', 'Brahmastra', 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and many others to her credit, she also also rejected a fair share of films in her career. Take a look...

Alia Bhatt was reportedly approached to join Rohit Shetty's highly successful Golmaal franchise, specifically for the fourth installment, Golmaal Again. However, she declined the role for unspecified reasons. Subsequently, Rohit Shetty extended the offer to Parineeti Chopra, who eventually took on the role.

Alia Bhatt was initially set to star alongside Prabhas in 'Saaho.' However, she departed from the project due to concerns about her screen time. Reports indicate that the role did not offer the amount of screen time she anticipated, leading her to decline the opportunity. Subsequently, the role was offered to Shraddha Kapoor.

Alia Bhatt turned down the film due to scheduling conflicts; initially, the role portrayed by Kiara Advani was offered to her. Shershaah,' which captivated audiences, is centered on the life of Vikram Batra. Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's performances garnered praise from viewers for their acting prowess.

The period action-adventure film, directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, boasts a star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, and Katrina Kaif. Despite its impressive lineup, the movie struggled at the box office, attributed to the 'Boycott Bollywood' trend. Alia Bhatt reportedly turned down a role in the film for undisclosed reasons.

Alia Bhatt was initially offered the lead role in the 2016 biographical thriller 'Neerja' but was later replaced. Reports suggest producers deemed her height unsuitable for the character. Subsequently, Sonam Kapoor received widespread acclaim for her portrayal in the film, earning numerous accolades.

Alia Bhatt was offered the role opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in the romantic action thriller 'Raabta.' However, she declined the offer, and the role was subsequently offered to Kriti Sanon, who eventually portrayed the character in the film.