Not Ranbir Kapoor, John Abraham Was First Choice For Imtiaz Ali’s 'Rockstar' (Details Inside)

The actor Ranbir Kapoor is one of the most beloved performers in Bollywood. Although 'Rockstar' is frequently cited as one of his best performances, did you know that Imtiaz Ali did not initially choose him for the movie? He made his acting debut in the year 2007 and has since done some incredible work in the industry.

In 2011, when he played Jordan in 'Rockstar,' Ranbir, who was last seen with Shraddha Kapoor in 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar,' garnered a lot of praise. We wouldn't be wrong to state that the movie had made him a respectable actor in the business, but did you know that John Abraham was originally cast in the part? However, Ranbir ultimately won the movie. (Also Read: Did You Know? Katrina Kaif Opens Up Deepika Padukone Getting UNCOMFORTABLE As She Made An UNINVITED APPEARANCE At Ex-Boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor's Film Tamasha's Wrap-Up Party! (Watch Video))

Ranbir Kapoor, a Bollywood actor, explained how 'Rockstar' came to be and provided a humorous tale. He mentioned, “When Imtiaz came to me, he offered me some other film, which was something about marketing. And I remembered that before I became an actor, I had heard that John Abraham was doing Rockstar, but that did not happen, and it got shelved, I don’t know for what reason.” (Also Read: Are You Ready For A Coffee Date With Ranbir Kapoor And Alia Bhatt?)

The Barfi actor claimed that he was the one who brought up 'Rockstar' by inquiring as to what had become of the movie. Imtiaz Ali told Ranbir Kapoor, “So he said that the guy who wrote the story for ‘Rockstar,’ he himself wanted to direct and act in it so for that reason, he did not make the film. Anyway, we decided to part ways, and three months later, he told me that he spoke to that guy. So that’s how Rockstar happened.”

For the unversed, Imtiaz Ali once, revealed why John Abraham was replaced from the film ‘Rockstar’ and said, “When I took up the film again after the first attempt, I changed the character. I had started off with John, but now, as the story has changed, he was not required.”