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Here's why Shahid Kapoor rejected 'Rang De Basanti'

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Shahid Kapoor turned down 'Rang De Basanti'

During an appearance on Neha Dhupia's chat show BFFs With Vogue, Shahid Kapoor discussed why he passed down Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 2006 film 'Rang De Basanti'.

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Shahid Kapoor turned down 'Rang De Basanti'

The 'Jab We Met' actor revealed that he passed down the 2006 smash film 'Rang De Basanti' and regrets it.

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What role was Shahid offered?

He revealed that he was offered the character of Karan Singhania, which Siddharth finally performed. He had to drop out of the film owing to other commitments.

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Shahid regrets not doing the film

Shahid said, "I regret not doing the film. They wanted me to play the character of Siddharth. I cried while reading the script and liked it, but I didn't have time for it."

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'Rang De Basanti' cast

The cast of 'Rang De Basanti' included  Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, and Soha Ali Khan. 

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Professional front

Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor is enjoying the success of his film Teri Baaton Mein Uljha Jiya, which he co-starred with Kriti Sanon.

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