Amitabh Bachchan was initially roped in for the film, but he backed out at the last minute, and the role was offered to SRK.
Shah Rukh Khan is not just a name or an actor in the Bollywood industry; he is an emotion for millions of people across the country. The man has left no stone unturned in entertaining his fans. Over the decades, Shah Rukh has delivered several hit films, and audiences never tire of them. In fact, SRK’s fans eagerly await his next release. However, did you know that SRK was part of a multi-starrer film featuring 18 actors that flopped at the box office despite the presence of several renowned artists? Yes, you read that right. Amitabh Bachchan was initially roped in for the film, but he backed out at the last minute, and the role was offered to SRK.
If you’re wondering which film we’re talking about, it’s King Uncle, which featured a star-studded cast, including Jackie Shroff, Shah Rukh Khan, and Nagma. Despite having so many big names in the industry, the movie turned out to be a failure at the box office. Released in 1993, King Uncle came at a time when Shah Rukh Khan’s career was on the rise. The film starred Jackie Shroff in a prominent role, paired opposite Anu Aggarwal, while Shah Rukh Khan and Nagma were also cast as a pair. The movie included notable performances by Paresh Rawal, Deven Verma, Sushmita Mukherjee, and Pooja Ruparel.
The film was directed by Rakesh Roshan; however, it failed to connect with the audience and became a flop. The movie lacked substance, which contributed to its downfall. According to reports from IMDb, the role was initially offered to Amitabh Bachchan. However, citing personal reasons, Amitabh backed out at the last moment. Later, the makers offered the role to Shah Rukh Khan. While SRK was initially willing to be part of the film due to Big B’s involvement, he became hesitant when Bachchan withdrew. Nevertheless, Rakesh Roshan insisted that he continue with the project, leading Shah Rukh to proceed with the film.
On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan was last seen in Dunki. He is now gearing up for Sujoy Ghosh’s film King, which will also feature SRK’s daughter, Suhana Khan. Abhishek Bachchan will play the antagonist in the film.
