Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Imran Khan on Missed Bollywood Roles
Imran Khan, a Bollywood actor, recently talked about his early career.
He mentioned that big directors like Rohit Shetty and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra wanted him for their movies, but things didn't work out.
For example, he auditioned for 'Delhi 6' but didn't get the role because the makers wanted a more famous actor.
He also talked about other movies he missed out on, like 'Chennai Express' and 'Bhavesh Joshi'.
Imran made his debut in 2008 with 'Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Naa' and has acted in several romantic-comedy and action-comedy films.
He recently came back to acting with a cameo in 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos'.
Imran Khan auditioned for 'Delhi 6' but was not cast due to his lack of prior experience.
He was initially attached to 'Bhavesh Joshi' but was dropped after the poor reception of his 2013 film 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein'.
Rohit Shetty approached Imran for 'Chennai Express' but felt he wasn't the right fit for the role.
Imran Khan made his acting debut in 2008 with 'Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Naa' and has acted in several notable films.
He recently made a comeback with a cameo in 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos'.
- Who
- Imran Khan, a Bollywood actor
- What
- Imran Khan discusses his early career and missed opportunities in Bollywood films
- When
- The interview was conducted in 2026, reflecting on events from 2006-2007 and 2013
- Where
- The discussion is about Bollywood, primarily based in Mumbai, India
- Why
- Imran Khan shared his experiences to provide insight into his career and the film industry's dynamics
Imran Khan's Perspective
Director's Perspective
Chennai Express Casting
Imran Khan's Perspective
Imran Khan felt he wasn't the right fit for the role and believed Shah Rukh Khan was a better choice.
Director's Perspective
Rohit Shetty approached Imran Khan for the role but ultimately chose Shah Rukh Khan.
- Actor
- Imran Khan
- Films Mentioned
- Delhi 6, Chennai Express, Bhavesh Joshi
- Directors Mentioned
- Rohit Shetty, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Vikramaditya Motwane
- Imran's Debut Film
- Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Naa (2008)
- Imran's Recent Comeback
- Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos
- Imran's Age
- 43
- Delhi 6 Release Year
- 2009
- Delhi 6 Lead Actor
- Abhishek Bachchan
Sources
Imran Khan Says He Was Dropped Out Of Delhi 6: 'They Didn't Want To Put Money On A New Person'
Imran Khan Reveals He Turned Down Chennai Express: 'Shah Rukh Khan Was A Better Choice'
Imran Khan approached for Chennai Express before Shah Rukh Khan : चेन्नई एक्सप्रेस की पहली पसंद नहीं थे शाहरुख खान, इस एक्टर को ऑफर हुई थी फिल्म
