Shah Rukh Khan is one actor for whom 2009 has been a nightmare with his film Billu Barber flopping, his left arm surgery leading to delay in dates of all his films, his fights with Amir & Salman & last but not the least his controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad which even got him a non- bailable warrant issued.

No surprise now he is being extra cautious & keeping low to avoid controversies and more troubles. Thats why he recently turned down an offer to play Raj Thackeray in Raju Kokate’s Mumbai Tiger.

Before approaching SRK, Kokate had worked on the actor’s look in the film . Marathi film and stage actor Ashok Shinde, who has now been signed on for the role, bears an uncanny resemblance to the politician.

Shah Rukh recently reportedly also turned down an offer from Ashutosh Gowariker, his Swades director. After the 2004 film, which flopped at the box-office, Shah Rukh has flatly refused to work with the director for his next venture.

Ashutosh offered SRK a role in a period film with Rani Mukerji as his screen partner, but after Swades, Shah Rukh isn't taking any chances.

Apparently, working with Gowariker on Swades was a big mistake according to Shah Rukh but Ashutosh asked him to forget the past and start afresh.

Ashutosh also offered him incentives to make up for the experience. Our source said, “Ashutosh even told Shah Rukh that they could co-produce the film and he had no issues with Shah Rukh's style of working on commission basis. But even this did not evoke a favourable response.”

 

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