When Anil Kapoor Rejected Baazigar For Being Too Risky – Here’s Why

Shah Rukh Khan delivered one of the best career performances in Baazigar. The film, directed by Abbas Mustan, also stars Shilpa Shetty, Kajol, and Johny Lever in the lead roles. But did you know Shah Rukh Khan was not the initial choice of makers? Read on.

In an interview with Komal Nahta, the directors discovered why superstars Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor rejected the movie. He stated, “When we were ready with the script of Baazigar, we first went to Anil Kapoor. He was shooting for Roop Ki Rani Choro Ka Raja and said the subject was ‘too risky.’ He said it’s good, but I won’t do it. He refused politely”.

The producer then thought of calling and approaching Salman Khan. By then, Salman had become a star after Maine Pyaar Kiya, but he didn’t refuse to work because he had become a star but because he was influenced by his father, Salim Khan.