Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar are prominent figures in the Hindi film industry, known for their exceptional acting abilities and enduring careers spanning decades. Aamir, often hailed as ‘Mr. Perfectionist,’ has consistently impressed audiences with his acting prowess. On the other hand, Akshay has earned accolades for his numerous action-packed films.
Interestingly, despite their individual success, these two iconic actors have never shared the screen in any film, leaving fans eager for a potential collaboration. The reason behind their absence from joint film projects can be traced back to a past incident.
According to reports, Aamir was cast as the lead in the 1992 film “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar,” directed by Mansoor Khan. Auditions were held to select the second male lead for the movie, and Akshay Kumar decided to audition for the role. Unfortunately, he did not secure the part, which was awarded to another actor, Deepak Tijori, leading to his disappointment.
Rumors circulated that Akshay suspected favoritism, believing that Aamir and Deepak had a close friendship, possibly influencing the audition process. This incident reportedly left Akshay upset and led to his decision never to collaborate with Aamir in a film. At that time, Akshay had only appeared in a couple of movies, including “Saugandh” and “Dancer.”
In an earlier interview with Mid-Day, Akshay Kumar candidly discussed his rejection from “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar,” stating, “I gave my screen test for Deepak Tijori’s role, and they didn’t like it. Apparently, I was not up to par, so they decided to replace me.”
Nevertheless, despite this early career setback, Akshay Kumar quickly ascended to stardom with the release of “Khiladi,” just a month after “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.” In “Khiladi,” he assumed the lead role, a significant turning point in his career. Notably, Deepak Tijori also played a crucial role in “Khiladi.” The film’s plot revolves around Raj Malhotra (Akshay Kumar), Boney (Deepak Tijori), Neelam Chaudhary (Ayesha Jhulka), and Sheetal (Sabeeha). Together, they orchestrate a prank on Sheetal’s father, Kailash Nath (Prem Chopra), falsely claiming her kidnapping and demanding ransom. Tragically, the situation takes a dark turn when the police get involved, and Sheetal meets a gruesome end, getting fatally stabbed.