Archive · 9 Sep 2026
Shah Rukh Khan Declined Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Realistic Film Ghamasaan
Tigmanshu Dhulia made a film called Ghamasaan.
He first wanted Shah Rukh Khan to play one of its police officers.
Shah Rukh listened to the story but did not accept the role.
He reportedly said that he does not do realistic films.
The role later went to Pratik Gandhi.
Arshad Warsi is also acting in the movie.
Dhulia and the actors are currently promoting Ghamasaan.
The article says Dhulia and Shah Rukh have known each other for many years.
Tigmanshu Dhulia initially offered Shah Rukh Khan the cop’s role in Ghamasaan.
The role was eventually played by Pratik Gandhi.
Shah Rukh Khan reportedly declined because he does not do realistic films.
Dhulia said he narrated the script soon after completing it.
Ghamasaan stars Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi and is being promoted by Dhulia.
- Who
- Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia, Shah Rukh Khan, Pratik Gandhi, and Arshad Warsi.
- What
- Shah Rukh Khan declined a cop’s role in Dhulia’s film Ghamasaan, which was later played by Pratik Gandhi.
- When
- Dhulia approached Shah Rukh soon after completing the Ghamasaan script; he discussed the decision in a recent interview.
- Where
- In an interview with Bollywood Hungama.
- Why
- Shah Rukh reportedly said he does not do realistic films.
- Film
- Ghamasaan
- Director
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
- Original choice
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Eventual actor
- Pratik Gandhi
- Role offered
- A cop
- Other lead actor
- Arshad Warsi
- Interview outlet
- Bollywood Hungama