As Arjun Kapoor turns 40, we acknowledge his journey in Bollywood, starting with the film ‘Ishaqzaade,’ alongside Parineeti Chopra. His career has seen him venture into various film genres, from comedy to romance and thrillers. Despite his efforts, Arjun has often been a subject of criticism. A lesser-known aspect of his career is the fact that he was initially considered for several major roles in Bollywood blockbusters. Had these films materialized, his career might have taken a different course.
Here are some of the movies that Arjun Kapoor nearly starred in:
* **Ek Villain (2014):** Mohit Suri’s ‘Ek Villain’ originally cast Arjun Kapoor in the role of Guru Divekar. However, Sidharth Malhotra replaced him. The film, also featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, became a blockbuster and significantly propelled Sidharth Malhotra’s career.
* **Kabir Singh (2019):** The Hindi remake of ‘Arjun Reddy’ was initially planned with Arjun Kapoor in the lead, produced by Ashwin Varde and Murad Khetani. The role was then given to Shahid Kapoor, as later confirmed by Shahid himself, and also the director’s choice Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
* **83 (2021):** In Kabir Khan’s sports film ’83,’ Arjun Kapoor was considered for the role of Kapil Dev. The role was ultimately taken by Ranveer Singh. Kabir Khan stated that Ranveer was always his first and only choice, and that this was how things were planned initially but was changed later.
Recently, Arjun was seen in the romantic comedy ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi,’ directed by Mudassar Aziz. The film was produced by Pooja Entertainment, with Arjun starring alongside Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh.
