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Actor Rejected Blockbuster Role, Missed Stardom
6 Aug
Summary
- Actor Avinash Wadhawan turned down a villain role in 'Chhaava'.
- He felt the character and limited screen time were not impactful.
- The film became a blockbuster, and the role was praised.
Avinash Wadhawan, known for his work in the late 1980s and early 1990s, recently reflected on his career choices. He passed on playing Aurangzeb in the film 'Chhaava', which featured Vicky Kaushal in the lead. Wadhawan declined the offer because the character had minimal screen time and he was unwilling to portray an elderly antagonist with a fake white beard.
He explained that the script offered little substantial scope for his character, and he sought a comeback with a strong director and a impactful role. Despite the film's eventual massive success and critical acclaim for the role, Wadhawan admitted to missing out on potentially huge hits multiple times in his career. He also recalled declining an offer for Shah Rukh Khan's debut film 'Deewana', as he was not keen on playing second lead to Rishi Kapoor.
