Deepika Padukone turned down several major films that later propelled other actors' careers to new heights. Learn about these films and their stars. Initially offered to Deepika, Alia Bhatt starred in the 2022 blockbuster Gangubai Kathiawadi. Anushka Sharma took the lead in the 2016 superhit Sultan after Deepika declined. Katrina Kaif starred in the 2012 hit film Jab Tak Hai Jaan after Deepika's rejection. 

Katrina Kaif led the blockbuster Dhoom 3 (2013) after Deepika turned it down. Priyanka Chopra took the lead in the 2015 hit Dil Dhadakne Do after Deepika's refusal. Busy with Ram-Leela, Deepika rejected Fast & Furious 7, a 2015 international blockbuster. Sonam Kapoor starred in the 2015 hit Prem Ratan Dhan Payo after Deepika declined. Deepika refused Rockstar opposite Ranbir Kapoor; Nargis Fakhri then led the superhit.