Actor Aamir Khan was not initially considered for the movie Fanaa; producer Aditya Chopra had reservations about him, and instead, offered the role to Hrithik Roshan, who declined the offer giving some reasons.
In the year 2006, Aamir Khan took on the lead role in the romantic thriller Fanaa, directed by Kunal Kohli. The film was a critical and commercial success, adding another superhit title to Aamir Khan's filmography.
Initially, Aditya Chopra, the producer, had some reservations about Aamir Khan's participation in the film. However, the reasons behind this initial hesitation are not explicitly detailed in the available search results. It seems that the decision evolved during the film’s production process rather than being a straightforward initial rejection.
Despite the initial reservations, Fanaa eventually featured Aamir Khan in the lead role. The film started as a love story between Aamir Khan's character Rehan and Kajol's character Zooni, but later evolved into an espionage drama. Rehan, played by Aamir Khan, was revealed to be a terrorist in Fanaa, who used Zooni to plot against India.
Interestingly, Hrithik Roshan was initially approached for the role in Fanaa, but he rejected the film. It was only after Hrithik's rejection that Aamir Khan was approached for the role. During the casting process, Aamir Khan requested Hindi dialogues in the script, which were finished in a week but went back to him after a month.
In their second meeting, Aamir Khan expressed concerns about Kunal Kohli's direction of the film. To address these concerns, Kunal Kohli had a five-hour discussion with Aamir Khan. In the end, Aamir Khan decided to trust Kunal Kohli, and the rest is history.
Kunal Kohli revealed this information during an appearance on the Friday Talkies podcast. He also mentioned that he proposed Aamir Khan for Fanaa, to which Aditya Chopra responded, "Aamir won't do it, I don't know what mood he is in right now". Aamir Khan, however, suggested that Aditya Chopra should direct Fanaa because he was confused about Kunal Kohli's suitability for the film.
In the end, Fanaa was a critical and commercial success, adding another superhit title to Aamir Khan's filmography. The film showcased Aamir Khan's versatility as an actor, as he portrayed a complex character that transitioned from a romantic lead to a terrorist mastermind. The film's success also marked a return for Aamir Khan after a four-year hiatus.
In the film industry, Aamir Khan's decision to take on the lead role in Fanaa marked a significant event in Bollywood's history. Despite initial reservations from producer Aditya Chopra, Fanaa's complex narrative ultimately showcased Aamir's versatility in movies-and-tv, making it a critical and commercial success. This success exemplifies the impact of Aamir Khan's contributions to the Indian entertainment landscape, especially during a time when cricket also held a dominant position in the nation's focus.
