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Ram Gopal Varma Reveals Shah Rukh Khan's Missed Role

10/25/2025

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Ram Gopal Varma, Indian filmmaker, revealed he initially offered the lead role in his 2002 film Company to Shah Rukh Khan.
After one meeting, Varma cast Ajay Devgn, saying Khan's energy didn't suit Malik.
The film is part of Varma's gangster trilogy and also features Vivek Oberoi and Mohanlal.
Currently, Varma is working on a horror-comedy titled Police Station Mein Bhoot, while Khan focuses on King.

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Story summary

Ram Gopal Varma, Indian filmmaker, revealed he initially offered the lead role in his 2002 film Company to Shah Rukh Khan.
After one meeting, Varma cast Ajay Devgn, saying Khan's energy didn't suit Malik.
The film is part of Varma's gangster trilogy and also features Vivek Oberoi and Mohanlal.
Currently, Varma is working on a horror-comedy titled Police Station Mein Bhoot, while Khan focuses on King.