From Dabangg, Lootera to Kalank and more… the beautiful Sonakshi Sinha balances all kinds of cinema well.

The diva celebrates her 34th birthday today and on this special occasion – we did a little digging around for a fun throwback.

Did you know Sonakshi has reportedly turned down quite a few Bollywood films? Some of them might surprise you!

5 Bollywood Movies Rejected By Sonakshi Sinha

1) Haseena Parkar

As per TOI report, Sonakshi was supposed to initially star in Haseena Parkar, but since she was busy with Force 2 shooting, things got delayed.

Eventually, the makers decided to rope in Shraddha Kapoor.

2) Mubarakan

Sonakshi had turned down the Arjun Kapoor starrer ‘Mubarakan’ citing ‘professional reasons’.

Indian Express report states that –  at the time it was speculated that she had turned down the film due to the tense equation with reported ex-boyfriend Arjun. It was also rumoured that she was unhappy with her role. Sonakshi dismissed those reports, however. 

3) Race 2 

A Hindustan Times report clarifies that Sonakshi had opted out of the hit Race franchise, citing date issues.

She had turned down Race 2 to make room for Dabangg 2 instead.

4) Udta Punjab 

In conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Sonakshi revealed that she regretted turning down the Shahid Kapoor starrer ‘Udta Punjab’.

She was offered Kareena Kapoor’s role. “At that time I didn’t have the foresight to do it. But when I saw the film, I really liked it.”

5) Housefull 4 

According to Pinkvilla, it had been rumoured that Sonakshi would be a part of Housefull 4 but the actress’s team had denied that.

Sonakshi was reportedly busy shooting for Dabangg 3 at the same time as Housefull 4.