As Arjun Kapoor celebrates his 40th birthday, it’s worth reflecting on his career and the films that could have been. He began his journey with the film ‘Ishaqzaade,’ co-starring Parineeti Chopra, and has since explored various genres, including comedy, romance, and thrillers. Despite his diverse filmography, Arjun has often faced criticism. Interestingly, he was initially slated to star in three major Bollywood blockbusters, which could have significantly altered the trajectory of his career.
Here’s a look at the films that almost featured Arjun Kapoor:
* **Ek Villain (2014):** Mohit Suri’s ‘Ek Villain’ initially had Arjun Kapoor cast as Guru Divekar. However, he was replaced by Sidharth Malhotra. The film, also starring Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, was a major success and boosted Sidharth Malhotra’s career.
* **Kabir Singh (2019):** The Hindi remake of ‘Arjun Reddy’ was originally intended to star Arjun Kapoor, produced by Ashwin Varde and Murad Khetani. However, Shahid Kapoor eventually took on the lead role, as confirmed by Shahid himself in an interview, with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s preference for Shahid.
* **83 (2021):** In Kabir Khan’s sports film ’83,’ Arjun Kapoor was considered for the role of Kapil Dev. Eventually, Ranveer Singh was chosen. According to Kabir Khan, Ranveer was always his first choice, and the film’s initial plan changed, with Arjun originally considered for the lead role.
Recently, Arjun appeared in the romantic comedy ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi,’ directed by Mudassar Aziz and produced by Pooja Entertainment. He starred alongside Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh in this lighthearted comedy.