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Mansoor Khan Says Aamir Khan Rejected Josh, 'Hated' the Film

Mansoor Khan’s reflections shed light on casting choices by prompting a fresh appraisal of the 2000 drama.

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Aamir Khan 'Hated' Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Starrer Josh; Reveals Mansoor Khan

Overview

  • Mansoor Khan revealed he pitched the role of Max in Josh to both Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan but chose Shah Rukh for the part.
  • Aamir Khan declined the role to transform the soft-boy image he had built through earlier romantic and tapori roles.
  • When he first saw Josh shortly after its 2000 release, Aamir Khan told Mansoor he ‘hated’ the film.
  • Mansoor Khan avoided rewatching Josh for over a decade before seeing it again about eight years ago and finding it “not a bad film.”
  • Josh grossed Rs 35.06 crore worldwide and continues to enjoy a devoted following for its story, music and performances.