Imran Khan Reveals He Was Rohit Shetty's Original Pick for Chennai Express

• Imran Khan disclosed he was initially approached for the lead role in Rohit Shetty's Chennai Express, a role eventually played by Shah Rukh Khan.
• Both Imran and Shetty realized the role wasn't a creative fit for him after initial discussions and a narration.
• Imran admitted he didn't feel he was a good fit and believed Shah Rukh Khan was a better choice for the character.
• He also recounted auditioning for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi 6, a role that went to Abhishek Bachchan, and being dropped from Bhavesh Joshi Superhero.
• After a decade-long hiatus, Imran Khan recently made a cameo comeback in the film Happy Patel.

Why It Matters: Imran Khan revealed he turned down Chennai Express, believing Shah Rukh Khan was a better fit for the role.