Bobby Deol Had Turned Down This Role In Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, And Here’s Why

Bobby Deol, an established Bollywood actor known for his versatile roles in films has had an illustrious career spanning over three decades. The son of Dharmendra and the brother of Sunny Deol, Bobby has stood out on his own in the industry with iconic performances. Despite his success, the actor has also passed up on several notable roles that later became iconic. One such film he declined was Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), the romantic drama starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani was a coming-of-age story that beautifully blended romance and friendship. Made on a budget of ₹75 Crore, the movie became one of Bollywood’s biggest hits grossing around ₹320 Crore during its initial run. However, what many don’t know is that Bobby Deol was initially considered for a key role in the movie but chose to walk away.

Bobby Deol was reported to play Kalki’s husband in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

In Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, the character of Taran, an NRI doctor who marries Aditi (played by Kalki Koechlin), plays a small but crucial part in the film. The role eventually went to Kunal Roy Kapur, but reports by the Times of India suggest that Bobby Deol was among the first choices for the character.