Did You Know? SRK turned down ‘dr. babasaheb ambedkar,’ and Mammootty shaved his moustache—angrily—to play the icon
etimes.in / Apr 14, 2025, 10:39 (IST)
it's revealed that Shah Rukh Khan initially turned down the role of dr. babasaheb ambedkar in the 2000 biopic. Jabbar Patel then approached Mammootty, who initially hesitated due to his unfamiliarity with Hindi films and perceived lack of resemblance, but he was eventually convinced. Mammootty even shaved his beloved mustache for the part, delivering an award-winning performance.