Aamir Khan wanted to play Shah Rukh Khans role in Josh: Mansoor Kha

Aamir was apparently offered the role of simpleton Rahul, but Mansoor said Max's character was so charismatic that his cousin did not want to play a lover boy in front of him.

"He (Aamir) refused to play the role. I saw that as perfect casting. Aamir wanted to change the image and he no longer wanted to play the lover boy or romantic hero," Mansoor told reporters here on the sidelines of Jio MAMI film festival here last evening.

"The character of Max was charismatic so, everyone wanted to play Max. So Aamir would have never let Shah Rukh play it," he said. The character of Rahul was finally played by Chandrachur Singh.

Shah Rukh and Aamir have not shared screen space yet. The Qayamat se Qayamat Tak helmer also said he initially wanted Kajol to play Shah Rukh's sister but the actress rejected the offer. The role then went to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

"When I met Kajol to play Shah Rukh's sister she walked away. I asked her if she is doing the film she said I want to play Max. So it was such an enigmatic character," he added.

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LMAO @ Kajol wanting to do SRK's role. Only she can pull off a stunt like that. She did that again in 3 Idiots. And lol @ Mansoor Khan inflating his shitty movie. It was a pathetic copy of West Side Story and he makes it sound like he had come up with something original. 🤣

it reminded me of 3 idiots as well 😆

There was a blind too on Kajol saying she refused a Salman movie because she believes there can not be two Salman in a movie.😆😆

Josh would've been an all time grosser if AK played max 😛

Originally posted by: hotchic

There was a blind too on Kajol saying she refused a Salman movie because she believes there can not be two Salman in a movie.😆😆

Arrogant and dumb.

I liked Chandrachur S. in this movie.

Aamir was lucky not to be a part of that blah film

I'm glad Aamir Khan didn't do this movie, otherwise he would have played second fiddle in front of SRK. I don't think the role would have suited him so it was good thing that he was replaced.Chandrachur Singh suited the role and acted very well.

The character of Max was pretty cool and I wouldn't blame those who wanted to play it. No doubt SRK done a terrifc job and its of his performance that I liked.

No doubt. I remember what a rage Josh and the songs were. People in colleges would mimic Max and the whole Eagles gang, even little kids. When SRK came for a show in the late 90s in the US, his Chaiyya Chaiyya look and Max look were so popular that people used to ask him to don that bad boy leather coat look. It had quite the cult following. But Rahul's character was not as fun as Max. It was a simple lover boy with hundred shades guy next door.

I enjoyed Josh thoroughly and Shahrukh was great as Max.  The music of the movie too was awesome! I mean Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika , Apun Bola , Hum Bhi Hain Josh Mein, Haye Mera Dil...it's like one kickass track after the other! 😃