India, April 15 -- Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti was a huge success and is still loved by many. The filmmaker had once approached Randeep Hooda for the role of Bhagat Singh in the film. However, in an interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Randeep revealed that he rejected the film out of arrogance. (Also Read: Randeep Hooda on working with Sunny Deol: He is nothing like he looks on screen)

When asked if he had ever lost out on films due to arrogance, Randeep revealed that he had turned down Rang De Basanti, saying, "Voh agar main karta toh shayad alag league mein aajata" (Had I done that film, I would have been in a different league). I was offered Bhagat Singh's role in the film. I did the audition, and they liked it. ...