5 Stars Rejected 'Border' Role, Akshay Khanna Became Overnight Star!

• 1997 film 'Border' was a blockbuster, moving audiences to tears; 'Border 2' is now anticipated.
• Akshay Khanna, then a newcomer, became an overnight star playing Lieutenant Dharamvir.
• The role was initially rejected by Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Saif Ali Khan.
• Reasons for rejection included prior commitments (Aamir with 'Ishq') and aversion to multi-starrers (Ajay).
• Directed by J.P. Dutta, 'Border' earned ₹64.98 crore worldwide on a ₹10 crore budget.

Why It Matters: Akshay Khanna's 'Border' role, rejected by 5 stars, launched his career as an overnight sensation.