Renowned filmmaker Farah Khan recently unveiled an intriguing connection between Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘Dunki’ and a script he had turned down in the past. According to Farah, the rejected script, an earlier version of ‘Happy New Year,’ shared a striking resemblance with the plot of ‘Dunki.’ Shah Rukh Khan had declined the script years ago, expressing concerns about being perceived as ‘too old’ for the role.
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ and the Uncanny Script Resemblance: As fans anticipate the release of ‘Dunki,’ directed by Rajkumar Hirani, Farah Khan unveiled details about the rejected script that had a plot akin to the upcoming film. The earlier version of ‘Happy New Year’ involved a narrative about four boys aspiring to migrate to America through a dance competition in Las Vegas. Shah Rukh Khan, at the time, declined the role, citing concerns about appearing too mature to portray a young character.
Farah Khan’s Revelation on the Rejected Script: During a recent revelation, Farah Khan stated, “I wrote a version of Happy New Year that Shah Rukh did not like. It is very strange because now I’m watching the promo of Dunki. That Happy New Year was about 4 boys who want to go to America and be tadipaar, and the only way they want to do it is if they take part in a dance competition because the finals are in Las Vegas. Then Shah Rukh said ‘I will look too old, I’m too old to play this young boy.”
Speculations on ‘Dunki’ Being Similar to ‘Munna Bhai Chale America’: Online speculations have also emerged, suggesting that ‘Dunki’ might share similarities with the unmade third installment of the ‘Munna Bhai’ franchise, titled ‘Munna Bhai Chale America.’ The unreleased film was expected to feature Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi in lead roles.
As ‘Dunki’ prepares to hit the screens, the revelation about Shah Rukh Khan’s past script rejection adds an intriguing layer to the film’s narrative. The uncanny resemblance between the rejected ‘Happy New Year’ script and ‘Dunki’ raises curiosity among fans about the evolution of the storyline and Shah Rukh Khan’s role in the upcoming film.
