Why salman khan rejected chak de india?

Why Salman Khan Rejected 'Chak De India' ?

Thursday, 21 February 20130 comments

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Salman Khan had a remarkable comeback with Tere Naam in 2003 and all those who were questioning his box-office status became quiet. He further consolidated his standing with hits like Mujhse Shaadi Karodi, Maine Pyaar Kyon Kiya and No Entry. During that time, Aditya Chopra was expanding Yash Raj productions big time and he was on a golden run with successes like Bunty Aur Babli, Salaam Namaste, Veer Zaara, Dhoom and Hum Tum behind him. Aditya planned 'Chak De! India' with Shimit Amin who was fresh with the stupendous acclaim for his debut directorial venture 'Ab Tak Chappan'. Chak De was written by Jaideep Sahni and it was based on Indian women hockey triumph. As Salman and Yash Raj Productions had never worked together, Aditya was very keen to have Salman playing the main lead 'Kabir Khan' in the movie. Repeated meetings and talks happened between the two parties but they both could not come on common terms with each other.
Salman wanted a different climax for the movie. He believed that since the character has lost everything in a match against Pakistan, the final match of the team that he will coach should be against Pakistan only. This, as per him, would complete the story of the character in a full circle. But Adi was adamant on keeping the pre-written version where the finale happens against Australia because this will look real and also they were having no intentions to touch sensitive relationship India has with its neighboring country. After Salman opted out, Shah Rukh Khan agreed to do the movie and 'Chak De! India' became a milestone in Indian Cinema as well as in SRK's career. Eventually Salman Khan and Aditya Chopra worked together in 2012's biggest hit 'Ek Tha Tiger'. Apparently, 'Ek Tha Tiger' was banned in Pakistan and did not release there because of provoking content present in trailor of the movie.

I dint knw tht..😲 tfs...and Salman got a bit emotional..but he is right in his plce😊

If I am honest , I am happy that SRK took up the role . he was perfect

whatever have happened was for the good! i cant imagine anyone else playing kabir the way srk did and salman got tiger later onwards so all ended well

This is interesting to know...I always wonder what makes these stars reject the movies...BTW i like this ending better...beating Pakistan would have made this more about a revenge movie than a sports movie and about the girls hockey team...it would have been another India-Pak movie...but man am I glad that salman rejected it...Thanku Sallu Bhai😆

Some one's trash is other man's paradise.

Did not Pakistan beat India ,and this where his career fall down started as a cricket😳

Isnt is ironic that he rejected 2 movies that could gave changed his career :baazigar and CDI😆 which on the other hand did help SRK's career !

I'm glad Salman didn't do it because I personally think it would not have suited him plus SRK was just amazing! Emoted through his eyes. And that beard suited him lol.

However i am glad he rejected it cos that role was just perfect for SRK and no1 could have done it better than him👏