Do you know that Shah Rukh Khan rejected the role of Alauddin Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavat? Fans dig the real reasons behind their decision.

Do you know that Shah Rukh Khan almost played the notorious ‘Alauddin Khilji’ in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic, Padmavat? In 2018, rumors stated that SRK was initially offered the role, but he stepped back after allegedly suggested a title change. According to reports, he felt that his fans could not embrace a film in the name of the female lead.
A fans theory reveals the real cause
But now, a fan theory has come out, offering to take a fresh on why Raja Khan has moved this role through his fingers. Conspired? Let’s dive into the drama behind the curtain! The principle came from a tweet by @Thuffsofshah, who shared an old SRK’s old interview video with film critic Anupama Chopra. The tweet was given a “real cause” caption, suggesting why SRK passed on the role.
SRK ideas about playing without any character
In the interview, Anupama Chopra asked SRK if they had an impact on playing characters like Bootlegger in Raees. SRK explained that he once agreed to play real -life characters in films, but felt that he could not like them if they should not be. To avoid glorifying such figures, he decided to get out of those roles at the last moment.

Fan for Padmavat response and connection
Although SRK did not directly mention the Padmavat in the interview, the theory of the fan gave rise to reactions with several drawing connections. One user commented, “He explained his reason completely,” while the other said, “That’s why we loved him as a don.”
The secret behind SRK’s decision
Although this interview is from 2017, the exact reason behind the SRK’s decision to shut down the film is not clear, one thing is certain – his deep personality and thoughtful options continue to keep his fans happy.