Arjun Kapoor Celebrates 40: A Look at Missed Film Opportunities

Celebrating Arjun Kapoor's Milestone Birthday

Today, Arjun Kapoor turns 40, marking a significant milestone in his career that began with the hit film Ishaqzaade, where he starred alongside Parineeti Chopra. As a member of the illustrious Kapoor family, Arjun has explored various film genres, including comedy, fantasy, romance, and thrillers.

A Misunderstood Talent

Despite his versatility, Arjun often faces criticism and is frequently misunderstood within the film industry. It is suggested that he bears full responsibility for his career choices.

Missed Opportunities in Bollywood

For those unfamiliar, Arjun was on the verge of leading three major Bollywood films, which could have dramatically altered his career trajectory had they succeeded.

Notable Films Arjun Kapoor Missed Out On

Ek Villain (2014):
Initially, Arjun Kapoor was the preferred choice for the role of Guru Divekar in Mohit Suri's Ek Villain. However, he had to step aside, allowing Sidharth Malhotra to take over. The film, featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, became a blockbuster and significantly boosted Sidharth's career.

Kabir Singh (2019):
Producers Ashwin Varde and Murad Khetani initially considered Arjun for the Hindi remake of Arjun Reddy. However, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga had Shahid Kapoor in mind, a fact later confirmed by Shahid in an interview.

83 (2021):
In the sports drama 83, directed by Kabir Khan, Arjun was considered for the role of Kapil Dev. Ultimately, Ranveer Singh was chosen, as Kabir Khan stated that Ranveer was his first and only choice. The film's direction shifted, leading to Arjun's exclusion.

Recent Projects

Arjun recently starred in the romantic comedy Mere Husband Ki Biwi, directed by Mudassar Aziz and produced by Pooja Entertainment, featuring Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh in this light-hearted film.