7 films, including five blockbusters, Salman Khan lost to other stars

Here's the list of films that Salman either reportedly rejected or got replaced

Before SRK, Salman was approached for the lead role. However, Khan wasn't convinced by Vicky Malhotra's track and rejected the film

Baazigar (1993)

Before finalising Shah Rukh Khan, Aditya Chopra approached Salman for the lead role. However, he was busy with prior commitments and thus rejected the film

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Karan Johar reportedly approached Salman for the second lead, and he refused the film, Saif Ali Khan replaced him

Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

Here's another film that Salman rejected and it benefitted Shah Rukh Khan

Chak De India (2007)

Director A.R Murugadoss originally wanted Salman for the Hindi remake of his film. However, he said no to the film due to date problems, and Aamir Khan replaced him

Ghajini (2008)

Shah Rukh Khan said in a press conference that Salman was approached for the movie, but he rejected, and later made a special appearance in the song Isasaqbaazi

Zero (2018)

Talaash (2012)

Before Aamir Khan, Salman Khan was also approached for the lead role. But he reportedly rejected the film

On the work front, Salman will next be seen in A.R Murugadoss' Sikandar. This movie will mark their first collaboration