Throughout her 18-year career, Deepika Padukone has shared the screen with superstars like Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan, but she has never starred alongside Salman Khan. However, this isn’t due to a lack of offers; Padukone reportedly turned down roles in four of Khan’s films. Let’s explore which movies she declined.
Padukone made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with ‘Om Shanti Om’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan, and their pairing was well-received. Despite her successful career, she has yet to appear in a film with Salman Khan.
Among the films Padukone rejected was ‘Jai Ho,’ which was released in 2013 and proved to be a box office hit. She also turned down ‘Kick,’ which was released in 2014 and was also a blockbuster.
Additionally, Padukone declined roles in ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ and ‘Sultan.’ Following her refusals, ‘Sultan’ went to Anushka Sharma, while ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ was given to Sonam Kapoor. Both films were successful at the box office. ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ earned over 400 crore rupees and was a major hit, while ‘Sultan’ grossed over 600 crore rupees worldwide, becoming a blockbuster.
Despite never appearing together in a leading role, Deepika Padukone did make a cameo appearance in Salman Khan’s 2009 film ‘Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna.’ Kareena Kapoor Khan played the lead role, and Salman’s younger brother, Sohail Khan, was also a part of the film.