Priyanka Chopra is a well-known actress – her filmography does half the talk! She is popular both as a critically acclaimed and commercially successful actress.
Besides starring in numerous hit Bollywood films such as Aitraaz, Don, Barfi, Mary Kom, Dil Dhadakne Do, Bajirao Mastani, and many others, she is also a global star taking part in countless Hollywood movies and international web series.
Blockbuster Movies Priyanka Chopra Rejected
No less striking fact is that despite the overwhelming number of superhit movies Priyanka Chopra has in her repertoire, she said “no” but these 5 Blockbuster Movies Priyanka Chopra Rejected that went to Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif & others.
1. Bharat
Before Katrina Kaif played Kumud Raina, Priyanka Chopra was signed to star opposite Salman Khan in Bharat. However, according to Times of India, Chopra eventually walked out of Bharat since the filming dates coincided with her wedding to Nick Jonas in December 2018.
2. Sultan
Another Salman Khan starrer that Priyanka Chopra said no to was Sultan. According to the Hindustan Times, Chopra was offered the role of Aarfa Ali Khan but she instead recommended her cousin Parineeti Chopra’s name for the film. Eventually, Anushka Sharma essayed the lead role in Sultan.
3. Cocktail
Cocktail is considered to be Deepika Padukone’s breakthrough film, however, the actress wasn’t the first choice for the film. According to the Times of India, Priyanka Chopra was offered Veronica’s role but she rejected the offer as she wasn’t certain of Cocktail’s potential.
4. Race 2
Action film that Priyanka Chopra rejected which eventually fell into Deepika Padukone’s lap. According to Film Companion and Times of India, Chopra was the first choice to play Alina Malik opposite Saif Ali Khan in Race 2. However, there was a date clash with the Don 2’s filming and Chopra had to pass on the offer.
5. 2 States
Before Alia Bhatt played Ananya Swaminathan, Priyanka Chopra was offered the lead role in 2 States. According to the Times of India, Chopra was already busy with multiple movies at the time including Krrish 3 and Barfi and had to say no to 2 States.
Priyanka Chopra Short Biography
Priyanka Chopra Born on July 18, 1982 to Dr. Ashok Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra as the former physicians in India Army; Priyanka Chopra is a native of Jamshedpur (India). Priyanka: Across different cities that she lived in the early years – Delhi, Pune, Lucknow due to her parents’ military careers. After finishing high school in the US she returned to India and graduated from Army Public School Bareilly.
Priyanka Chopra is considered among one of the most influential and successful Indian personalities worldwide. With her success in film and television, music, as a celebrity endorser for more than 15 brands & products has made the global icon an inspiration to many who dream of being able do what they are most passionate about – acting.
