Bollywood Celebs Who Rejected Films Opposite Their Real-Life Partners

Most people are not excited when it comes to dating your colleagues. While love surely is blind, there actually happens to be some merit to this rule. Being in the same job or even industry might end up in professional stress and often competition that affects the relationship.

But most people in Bollywood do not seem to be a fan of this rule, as most stars end up dating and even getting married to fellow stars. With the buzz surrounding every celebrity relationship, it is also extremely common for makers to encash on the real-life chemistry by casting real-life partners in the same film.

While this makes for an interesting peek into witnessing chemistry, it does not really work out well every time. There are some happily married couples of Bollywood who do not really work magic on-screen and being thorough professionals they are able to recognize. Sometimes it is not even a matter of chemistry but simply the merit of the story or even personal preference which lead real-life pairs to refuse film opposite each other. Here are a few who have done that.

Deepika Padukone

If recent reports are to be believed, then Deepika was approached for 83 in which Ranveer is playing Kapil Dev. Deepika, of course, was offered the role of his wife. However, she reportedly turned the film as her character did not have enough meat. She made it clear that she is not going to do a film simply because her husband is in it, it’s the role that matters to her the most However, she eventually ended up doing the role later on but has maintained that she is doing it because she loved the character..

Aishwarya Rai

Abhishek and Aishwarya, over the years, have managed to become one of the most strong couples in Bollywood. The two of them have been truly an ideal couple but has also managed to keep their professional commitments away from their personal equation. A year into their marriage, Aishwarya was offered to play Priyanka Chopra’s role in Dostana which she politely declined, even though she would have been cast opposite her husband Abhishek in the film. Interestingly, before they started dating, she also refused Bluffmaster against Abhishek which also incidentally, went to Priyanka Chopra.

Saif Ali Khan

The two might be one of the hottest Bollywood couples ever, but their box-office unions have not been fruitful. From Agent Vinod to Kurbaan, this sizzling real-life couple has never given a hit together. While talking about the same, Saif has gone on records and said, “I've been saying no to working with Bebo in recent years because I've always ensured that there's a clear demarcation between my personal and professional life.” He further explained, “When I am with Kareena on screen, I end up not performing. I become deferential and slightly boring in the frame. I don't compete and give enough energy. I kind of play myself, which is bad.” Sounds legit.

Ajay Devgn

Unlike Saif and Kareena, Ajay and Kajol have actually given quite a few hits and their on-screen chemistry has been appreciated in many films. However, after the success of Golmaal 3, Ajay was offered a film with Kajol which he refused to do as he wanted to stick to masala flicks at the time and did not want to do something off-beat.