Archive · 25 Oct 2025
SRK Considered for 'Company' Lead Role, Then Replaced
Once upon a time, a movie director named Ram Gopal Varma was making a gangster movie called 'Company.'
He first thought of casting a famous actor, Shah Rukh Khan, as the lead.
But after thinking about it, the director decided Shah Rukh's energetic personality wasn't right for the role.
The character needed to be calm and cool, not full of energy.
So, the director chose Ajay Devgn instead, who had a more fitting calm demeanor.
The movie was released in 2002, and it became a hit!
Shah Rukh Khan was initially considered for the lead role in 'Company'.
Ram Gopal Varma felt SRK's energy didn't suit the character.
Ajay Devgn was eventually cast for the lead role.
'Company' was released in 2002 and was a box office success.
Mohanlal made his Bollywood debut in 'Company'.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Ram Gopal Varma
- What
- Shah Rukh Khan was initially considered for the lead role in 'Company' but was not cast.
- When
- The article's last updated date is October 25, 2025.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Ram Gopal Varma felt Shah Rukh Khan's energetic persona wouldn't fit the calm character.
- Initial Lead Role Consideration
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Lead Actor (eventually)
- Ajay Devgn
- Movie Title
- Company
- Released
- 2002
- Mohanlal's Bollywood debut
- Company