Popular roles rejected by Katrina Kaif

27 Feb,2025

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Yeh Jawaani Hain Deewani Yes, it's true! Before Deepika Padukone was cast as Naina in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), the role was reportedly offered to Katrina Kaif.

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Chennai Express Director Rohit Shetty reportedly approached Katrina for the role of Meena, but she declined due to scheduling conflicts and concerns about getting the Tamil accent right.

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Barfi Yes, it is true that Katrina Kaif was initially considered for the role of Shruti Ghosh in Barfi! (2012). However, she reportedly turned it down, and the role eventually went to Ileana D'Cruz.

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Gunday Yes, Katrina Kaif was reportedly offered the lead role in Gunday (2014), but she turned it down. The role eventually went to Priyanka Chopra, who played the female lead, Nandita.

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Bajirao Mastani Yes, it's true that Sanjay Leela Bhansali initially considered Katrina Kaif for the role of Mastani. Over the years, the film went through multiple casting changes before eventually starring Deepika Padukone as Mastani.

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Ram Leela Yes, it is true that Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela was initially offered to Katrina Kaif. Sanjay Leela Bhansali reportedly considered her for the role of Leela before Deepika Padukone was finalized.

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Half Girlfriend Yes, Katrina Kaif was reportedly offered the lead role of Riya Somani in Half Girlfriend (2017), but she turned it down. The role eventually went to Shraddha Kapoor, who starred opposite Arjun Kapoor in the film, which was based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel of the same name.

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