Bollywood has explored the genre of cross-border inspired films. Amid different storylines, the backdrop remained the same, and some of these Bollywood actors took up the challenge to play a Pakistani role in these films. From Kritika Kamra in Saare Jahan Se Accha to Katrina Kaif in Ek Tha Tiger, take a look at the celebs who nailed the Pakistani role

Certain characters in our Hindi films have become synonymous with particular stars. But these actors weren`t always the first choice for the roles. Parineeti Chopra is leaving no stone unturned to get into the skin of her character for her upcoming film where she will be essaying the role of ace shuttler Saina Nehwal. But did you know the role was earlier offered to Shraddha Kapoor? Salman Khan was initially approached for the lead in `Baazigar` and `Chak De!` but he turned it down. Similarly, Amitabh Bachchan turned down `Mr India` which gave Anil Kapoor huge recognition.