India, May 16 -- Filmmaker Kunal Kohli's Hum Tum proved to be a turning point in Saif Ali Khan's career, changing his reputation as a leading man in the industry. However, before Saif came on board, the film was offered to three other actors who turned it down. In an interview with Radio Nasha, the director revealed why Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Vivek Oberoi rejected the film and how Saif eventually landed the role. (Also Read: Kunal Kohli on Saif Ali Khan stabbing: Need to be sensitive about his children, attack happened 'in front of them')

Kunal explained why Hrithik declined the project, saying, "First, we went to Hrithik. He said, 'I love the script, it's beautiful, but I don't think I'll be able to pull this off. I'm not in th...