Did Katrina Kaif turn down Ranbir Kapoor's hit film because of Priyanka Chopra? This actress's luck later changed.

News Topical, Digital Desk : When a film features two big heroes or two big heroines, there's a fear among the stars that their performances might be overshadowed. History has shown that many actors are afraid to share the screen with their peers or accept smaller roles. Katrina Kaif is one of those heroines.

Katrina Kaif has worked with Ranbir Kapoor in films like Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Raajneeti, and Jagga Jasoos. Their pairing in these films was highly praised. In addition to these three films, Katrina was offered another film with Ranbir, but the actress declined.

Katrina was the first choice for this role

The film was Anurag Basu's Barfi, released in 2012. It is considered a cult classic. Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor, and Ileana D'Cruz played the lead roles. The film revolves around Barfi (Ranbir), a speech-impaired couple, and Jhilmil (Priyanka), with Ileana playing Shruti. Ileana's role was crucial because it was through her that the love story of Jhilmil and Barfi was narrated.

Why did Katrina reject Barfi?

Ileana D'Cruz's role in Barfi! was originally offered to Katrina Kaif. Director Anurag Basu himself revealed this. He stated in an interview that Katrina was his first choice for Ileana's role, but the actress turned it down because she wasn't sure if her role would shine in a film with two heroines.

Katrina was eliminated because of Priyanka?

When Katrina turned down Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir's film, there was some speculation that she might have turned down the project because of her Desi Girl status. In 2011, on Rajat Sharma's chat show, Priyanka Chopra was asked, "Did Katrina refuse to work with you?" To this, Priyanka replied, "You should ask Katrina, right? How can I answer that question?" She was then asked, "It's true that she refused to work with you."

Priyanka Chopra replied, "She's said no to the film. Whether it's because of me or not, you'll have to ask her." When asked what she thinks, the Desi Girl replied, "Katrina is a huge star. I don't think she would do that."

Ranbir's name has been linked with Priyanka

It's worth noting that casting for Barfi! began in 2010. Katrina was initially chosen for the role of Shruti. However, when Priyanka Chopra joined the film, Katrina dropped out for various reasons. At that time, rumors of a relationship between Priyanka and Ranbir surfaced. Katrina and Ranbir were also in a relationship at the time.

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