Mumbai: Bollywood fans have always dreamed of seeing Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan act together in one film. Although we have seen Shahrukh and Salman in films and even Salman and Aamir together, all the three Khans have never shared the screen. Interestingly, there was a chance for this to happen in the early 2000s. However, the three superstars refused the project and the film flopped at the box office.
Om Jai Jagdish: A missed opportunity
The film that could have brought the Khans together was Om Jai Jagdish, directed by Anupam Kher. Initially, Yash Raj Films planned to produce it and wanted Shahrukh, Salman and Aamir to play the lead actors. The film was also meant to cast Rani Mukerji, Kajol and Preity Zinta. But due to scheduling conflicts, all three inns rejected the project. With the release of the trio, Yash Raj Films dropped the film.
Then producer Vashu Bagnani stepped in and revived the project with a new cast. Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan and Abhishek Bachchan took the lead roles along with Mahima Chaudhry, Urmila Matondkar and Tara Sharma. Despite the stellar cast, the film failed to make an impression.
Box office failure
Om Jai Jagdish was made on a budget of Rs. 13 crore rupees. However, it collected only 8.56 crores in India and Rs. 3.74 crore worldwide, a total of Rs. 12.3 crores. The film was a commercial failure and remained Anupam Kher’s only attempt at directing.
When the inns finally got together, off screen
Although the three Khans never appeared together in a film, fans were able to see them in one scene. During the pre-wedding event of the Ambani family, Shahrukh, Salman and Aamir danced together to the popular song Naatu Naatu from the movie RRR. This moment gave fans hope that they might work together in a movie someday.
For now, fans are excited about the return of Salman and Shah Rukh in Tiger 3 and the upcoming Tiger Vs. Pathan. Although there is no news yet about the three Khans acting together, Bollywood lovers still hope that one day they will team up in a film. Until then, we can only enjoy the rare moments when these legends come together, if only for a dance.
