Stars Who Were The First Choice For These Hit Films

Ajay Devgn in "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge"

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Kareena Kapoor in "Queen"

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Shah Rukh Khan in "Dil Chahta Hai"

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Hrithik Roshan in "Bajrangi Bhaijaan"

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Deepika Padukone in "Piku"

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