Madhuri Dixit: 10 Rejected films that became blockbusters

Madhuri Dixit, a prominent Bollywood actress, rejected several films that later became box office hits. This article explores some of her notable rejected roles and the actresses who eventually took on those roles

Madhuri Dixit was initially offered the film Ilzaam (1986) opposite newcomer Govinda, but she declined. Neelam eventually starred in the hit film.

Madhuri Dixit was offered a cameo as Vinod Khanna's girlfriend in Chandni (1989), but declined. Juhi Chawla took the role, and the film became a blockbuster.

Madhuri Dixit declined Vishwatma (1992) as she preferred not to work in multi-starrers. Divya Bharti took the role, and the film was a hit.

Madhuri Dixit rejected the role eventually played by Shilpa Shetty in the blockbuster Baazigar (1992).

Madhuri Dixit was the first choice for Darr (1993), but scheduling conflicts led her to decline. Juhi Chawla took the role, and the film was a blockbuster.

Madhuri Dixit was initially approached for Damini (1993), but scheduling issues led to her declining. Meenakshi Sheshadri took the role, and the film was a blockbuster.

Madhuri Dixit was offered a role in 1942: A Love Story (1994), but declined due to scheduling. Manisha Koirala took the role, and the film was a hit.

Madhuri Dixit declined Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) as she was already working on a similar film. Manisha Koirala starred, and the film was a hit.

Madhuri Dixit was offered Juhi Chawla's role in Ishq (1997), but scheduling conflicts prevented her from accepting. The film was a blockbuster.

Madhuri Dixit declined the role of Salman Khan's sister-in-law in Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999). Tabu eventually played the role in the blockbuster.