Farhan Akhtar says that Hrithik Roshan and not Shah Rukh Khan was the first choice of the makers for Don.

Shahrukh Khan Don: “Police of 11 countries are waiting for me, but catching Don is not only difficult, but impossible.” Once you hear this dialogue, you'll know we're talking about Shah Rukh Khan's 2006 action-thriller Don. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, Shah Rukh Khan's character was much loved. Even today, the audience remembers Shah Rukh Khan when they hear the song Don. But did you know that Shah Rukh Khan, who excelled in his character, was not the makers' first choice for Don? If not, we will tell you about it. 3rd sequel of Shahrukh Khan's Don was coming with Shahrukh not Hrithik Roshan. Ranveer Singh is playing the lead role in this film instead of Shah Rukh Khan. Taking this franchise forward, Farhan Akhtar, while talking about the film's premiere on Raj Shamini's podcast, had said that Hrithik Roshan was the makers' first choice to replace Shah Rukh Khan for Don. Also Read: Subhash Kai Says 'Tu Tu-Main Main' While Shooting This Film With Shah Rukh Khan Also Read: Farhan Akhtar Confirms These Two Big Films, Makes A Big Reveal About Don 3 Farhan Akhtar Recalls This Incident While Filming The Film He added, “Ritdhi and I worked together in Lakshya. So I contacted Hrithik and said, 'I am thinking of remaking Don'. He said, 'That's great, man!' I said I will write it and bring it. So, he said, 'OK'. While I was writing, only Shah Rukh's face was coming to my mind, I knew him. We spent some time together going to parties here and there with some mutual friends in Delhi. So the way he was, not his cinematic image, but his personality, his intelligence, his sense of humor, self-deprecation, self-mockery. When I was writing, I felt that this man was the best actor for this character. And talking about Hrithik Roshan who said not to worry about me, Hrithik Roshan said, “I have already told Hrithik my opinion. So I called Hrithik and said, 'I am writing the film that I spoke to you about. But the more I write, the more I think Shah Rukh should be approached for this film. I will never forget, Farhan said, you have to make your film the best it can be. If you think he is the right person, please go ahead and call him. Don't worry about me.' It's a very noble cause.” Shah Rukh Khan will not be seen in Don 3. In Don 2, the second installment of Shah Rukh Khan's Don, Hrithik Roshan played a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's character. However, now even Shah Rukh Khan will not be seen in the third part of the film. He will be replaced by Ranveer Singh as Don. Shah Rukh Khan -Talking about Farhan Akhtar's upcoming project, he will soon play the role of Don in Sujay Ghosh's 'King'. Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan is busy these days shooting for director Ayan Mukerji's spy-thriller War 2. Entertainment Trending Videos for 'Don' Farhan Akhtar said that the choice was Shah Rukh Khan and not Hrithik Roshan.