Arjun Kapoor Celebrates 40: A Look at Missed Film Opportunities

Arjun Kapoor's 40th Birthday Celebration

Today, Arjun Kapoor turns 40, marking a significant milestone in his life. He made his acting debut in the acclaimed film Ishaqzaade alongside Parineeti Chopra. As a member of the illustrious Kapoor family, Arjun has explored various film genres, including comedy, romance, fantasy, and thrillers.

Despite his versatility, Arjun often faces criticism and is frequently misunderstood within the film industry. It is suggested that he bears the brunt of the blame for his career trajectory.

For those unfamiliar, Arjun was once in line to star in three major Bollywood hits, but circumstances led to missed opportunities. Had these films succeeded, his career path could have been drastically different.

Notable Films Arjun Kapoor Missed Out On

Ek Villain (2014):
In Mohit Suri's film, Arjun Kapoor was initially chosen to portray Guru Divekar. However, he had to step aside, allowing Sidharth Malhotra to take on the role. The film, featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, became a massive success and significantly boosted Sidharth's career.

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

83 (2021):
In the sports drama directed by Kabir Khan, Arjun was considered for the role of Kapil Dev. Ultimately, Ranveer Singh was cast instead, as Kabir Khan stated that Ranveer was his first and only choice. Initially, the film was planned with Arjun in the lead, but the creative team decided to change direction.

Recently, Arjun starred in the romantic comedy Mere Husband Ki Biwi, directed by Mudassar Aziz. Produced by Pooja Entertainment, the film features him alongside Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh in a light-hearted narrative.