Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rejected THIS blockbuster Hollywood film opposite Brad Pitt | Hindi Cinema News

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the most iconic Bollywood actors, with a diverse line-up of films such as ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, ‘Devdas’, ‘Dhoom 2’, ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ and the series ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ “. she showed her versatility and talent. However, did you know that Aish also turned down several high-profile Hollywood roles, including the one opposite Brad Pitt which became a blockbuster.
One of the most notable films that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan refused was ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’, directed by Doug Liman. The film starred Brad Pitt as John Smith, a secret agent married to Jane Smith , a role initially offered to Aishwarya according to reports from the Telegraph and DNA India, she was not comfortable with the intimate scenes required in the film. Eventually, Angelina Jolie took on the role of Jane Smith, leading to. the creation of the couple iconic Hollywood icon known as ‘Brangelina’ Upon its release, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ grossed an estimated $487.3 million (around Rs 4,112 crore). highest-grossing films of 2005 according to Box Office Mojo.
In addition to ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’, Aishwarya also turned down a role in ‘Troy’, where she was offered the role of Briseis, the princess of Troy. This role ultimately went to Rose Byrne. In an interview with The Indian Express, Aishwarya explained her decision: “When we talked about ‘Troy’…they were saying at least 6-9 months to lock down (the schedule) because it’s a huge film. But obviously we have a way of looking at it like – that’s your role… to lock down that kind of period where I had films here (in India) that I was committed to, I couldn’t get bring this to the forefront. sidewalk.” She recognized the excitement over such major offers, but felt unable to abandon her commitments in India for a smaller role in Hollywood.
Brad Pitt himself expressed his regret for not working with Aishwarya in ‘Troy’. In an interview with IANS, he said, “If I get a chance, I would love to work with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan because she is a versatile actress. She is one of the most popular actresses in Bollywood and has won acclaim in the West for her style, beauty and acting. I think we missed an opportunity to be together for “Troy”. His admiration for her talent highlights the impact Aishwarya has had not only on Indian cinema but also internationally.