Aamir Khan declined 'Swades' due to boredom

Aamir Khan recently shared why he passed on the lead role in Ashutosh Gowariker's Swades, a film that was first pitched to him as Kaveri Amma during their Lagaan days. He admitted the initial three-hour script narration felt "very boring" and, while he saw its good intentions, thought it needed more excitement. Aamir suggested changes but ultimately stepped away from the project.