A recent interview with Shah Rukh Khan resurfaced online, and it's got everyone wondering if it was the real reason why he turned down the role of Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat.
In the interview, SRK said that he has been offered scripts on real-life people, but he has let go of them because he doesn't want to glorify people who should not be glorified. He specifically mentioned that he turned down a role on a real-life villain because he didn't want to make the villain look attractive on screen.
Some netizens believe that this is the real reason why he turned down the role of Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat. They argue that SRK didn't want to play a villain, especially one who was so cruel and ruthless as Khilji. They also point out that SRK has a reputation as a romantic hero, and they don't think he would have wanted to tarnish that image by playing a villain.
Others disagree, arguing that SRK turned down the role because he didn't want to be involved in a controversial film. Padmaavat was a highly anticipated film, but it was also met with a lot of controversy. Some Rajput groups objected to the film's portrayal of their history, and there were even threats of violence against the filmmakers and cast.
SRK has a history of avoiding controversial films. In the past, he has turned down roles in films such as My Name is Khan and Om Shanti Om because he felt that the films were too controversial.
It's impossible to say for sure why SRK turned down the role of Alauddin Khilji. He may have had a number of reasons, including the ones mentioned above. Ultimately, only SRK knows the real reason for his decision.
Whatever the reason, it's clear that SRK is a careful actor who chooses his roles carefully. He doesn't want to be involved in films that he doesn't believe in, and he doesn't want to take on roles that he doesn't think he can do justice to.
Shah Rukh Khan fans are waiting for his upcoming film, Jawan. It is his first collaboration with a big team from South India. It is made by Atlee and has some big South actors like Nayanthara, Yogi Babu and Vijay Sethupathi.
Let's see if SRK's decision to turn down the role of Alauddin Khilji will pay off. Will Jawan be a hit? Will it help SRK to shed his image as a romantic hero and establish himself as a versatile actor? Only time will tell.
