8 films Sanjay Dutt rejected, including 2 pan-India blockbusters

Here's the list of films Sanjay Dutt rejected

As per reports, Sanjay was approached for a supporting role, but the actor refused the project, and Nagarjuna got the role

Khuda Gawah

Reportedly, Sanjay Dutt was approached to lead the superhit romantic drama with Madhuri Dixit, but the actor's jail sentence forced him to reject the film

Prem Granth

Not Arbaaz Khan, but Sanjay Dutt was the original choice for Kajol's on-screen brother. Reportedly, Sanjay Dutt wasn't keen to play supporting role

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

Initially, the makers wanted Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Sanjay Dutt. However, the actor refused, and Suniel Shetty became Shyam

Hera Pheri

Before Abhishek Bachchan, the makers approached Sanjay Dutt for the titular role. Reportedly, he didn't like the concept and rejected 

Bluffmaster

Not John Abraham, but makers wanted Sanjay Dutt to play the main baddie in the hit sequel

Race 2

Yes, this pan-India blockbuster was offered to Sanjay Dutt, and he was considered for the iconic role of Kattapa. Reportedly, he refused, and Satyaraj got the popular role

Baahubali

KGF Chapter 1

During the making of KGF Chapter 1, the makers approached him to play Adheera, but he refused. During KGF 2, the makers approached him again, and he agreed