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The roles in ‘Nayak: The Real Hero’ were first offered to Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Anil Kapoor eventually took on the lead role. The movie, a political drama directed by S. Shankar, was a remake of the Tamil film ‘Mudhalvan.’ Anil Kapoor, reflecting on the film’s 24th anniversary, shared this casting tidbit, emphasizing his belief that he was meant to play the part. Shah Rukh Khan, despite declining the role, attended the audio launch of ‘Nayak’ to show his support for the film. Director S. Shankar explained that conversations with Aamir Khan did not fully materialize, and Shah Rukh Khan was occupied with another film at the time, preventing him from taking the role in ‘Nayak’.
