9 Bollywood Movies In Which Sushant Singh Rajput Was The First Choice

Sushant Singh Rajput ‘s sudden demise has shocked both the nation and entertainment industry. People can not believe the actor is no longer as he was one of the most fun-loving individuals they ever knew.

Fans and well-wishers of the actor are still coming to terms with this news and are still asking why he decided to end his life. His family are devastated by the news. The actor hasn’t had a pleasant career as it seemed. For quite a few movies he was replaced and had failed to make it high. He had made a name on TV but had to work hard to make a name for himself in Bollywood.

Here are The Bollywood movies In Which Sushant was approached First for but Given to others:

1. Aashiqui 2– 2013

Mukesh Bhatt had said Sushant Singh Rajput was very excited about working with the Bhatt’s and had auditioned for Aashiqui 2. He was nearly finalized but then things didn’t work out and Aditya Roy Kapur replaced him.

2. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela– 2013

Sushant Singh Rajput was the ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first choice for his film Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela but was unable to sign Bhansali’s because of Sushant ‘s relationship with Yashraj Films Ranveer was later offered the role.

3. Bajirao Mastani– 2015

Sushant Singh Rajput was Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first choice for Bajirao Mastani, who showed exceptional support for Sanjay Leela Bhansali after the distasteful attack in Jaipur on Padmavati ‘s location. But the young actor was thoroughly planning for Shekhar Kapoor’s Paani at that point in time. Sushant was in Paani to the full. He sported a specific look and had intensive workshops with Shekhar and Aditya Chopra, who was mentoring both Sushant and Ranveer at the time. Sushant shared Bajirao Mastani ‘s unwillingness to do so. This is when Ranveer arrived. Shekhar Kapoor’s Paani was never finally made. Sushant had both lost Mastani and Paani to Bajirao.

4. Fitoor– 2016

Sushant Singh Rajput was given one of the most overlooked Bollywood movies Fitoor has. Abhishek Kapoor, Fitoor ‘s ceo, had been working with Kai Po Che, the dream project of Sushant Singh Rajput. However, due to his busy schedule, Sushant let go of the film and the role was being offered to Aditya Roy Kapoor.

5. Befikre- 2016

As Sushant Singh and Vani Kapoor shared the screen directed under the banner of Yashraj Films in Shudh Desi Romance with the movie Befikre, Aditya Chopra wanted to make the audience see this Jodi on the big screen again. Later, however, he decided to cast Ranveer Singh to play Dharam’s role in the film.

6. Half Girlfriend– 2017

Half-Girlfriend was an adaptation of the Book of the same name by Chetan Bhagat. Sushant left the project, as Half-Girlfriend ‘s dates clashed with that of his latest film produced by Dinesh Vijan and he had long before given a nod to Vijan ‘s film. Later on, Arjun Kapoor Filled Sushant Singh ‘s shoes.

7. Romeo Akbar Walter– 2019

The news Sushant Singh Rajput was doing the rounds playing the lead role in Romeo Akbar Walter. Director Ajay Kapoor said the dates given by Sushant were challenging with another movie and John Abraham was finalized for the role later.

8. Sadak 2– Not released yet

Sushant once again had the opportunity to work with Bhatt’s and Mukesh Bhatt revealed that Sushant was the first choice during the casting of Sadak 2, but again he was replaced by Aditya Roy Kapoor in the movie due to some problems.

9. Saare Jahan Se Achha– Not released yet

The biopic of India’s first man on the moon and astronaut Rakesh Sharma should be Saare Jahan Se Accha. A few major Bollywood stars have been approached to play the lead role in the film. Such names include Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput and finalized later on with Vicky Kaushal who also opted out. If reports are to be believed, we have approached Salman Khan to play the leading man now.