Here's the real reason why Rani Mukerji and Akshay Kumar have never shared screen space with each other

Time of India

12-06-2025

Akshay Kumar
and
Rani Mukerji
have been around since the 90s and despite the fact that both of them achieved such stardom and popularity, the duo have never been paired opposite each other on screen. While one wonders why they have never shared screen space with each other, there could be multiple reasons for it - perhaps either professional setbacks or their personal choices.
Rani was approached for 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' in 1996. But according to a report in Lehren, the actress turned down the role as Akshay was a part of the film and she was reluctant to share screen space with a newcomer like him. Eventually, Raveena Tandon was cast and the film was a huge hit.
Later, she was also approached for 'Sangharsh' in 1999. But she also refused to be a part of the project, because Akshay was in the film.
Eventually, Preity Zinta was cast.
The actress again declined the opportunity to work with him in 'Awara Paagal Deewana' in 2002 which further contributed to estrangement between the two actors. Post that, it was being said that Akshay purposely chose to not collaborate with the actress after these three instances. Reportedly, se was also supposed to be a part of 'Tashan'. Eventually, Kareena Kapoor Khan was cast in the movie.
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However, a post on Reddit also pointed this out and it said, "In Akshay career spanning over 32 years and Rani career spanning 27 years it is quite interesting that they have never been in movie together or even in a single scene despite being massive stars at the same time especially during all of the 2000s. If they had worked together in a rom com/dramedy or a masala type movie it would've been huge in my opinion especially released in the 2000s.
They would've been a huge hit on screen couple too. Rani and Akshay have great comedic timing and also are known for their romantic roles as well so it would be a no brainer to cast them in a film together but it never happened. I did read somewhere about 2 films where it almost happened but due to scheduling conflicts it didn't work out. Its surprising to me that both being massive stars during their initial prime didn't get to work with each other on a movie.
I feel it's a treat us movie watchers never got to experience. I feel they would have had amazing on screen chemistry."
While these two actors haven't been seen together on screen, fans would really hope that now someday, they would get to see them together. There has never really been any rift or feud between them through the years though, but somehow their personal choices or professional decisions never let them come together.