Aamir Khan revealed that before choosing Fatima Sana Shaikh as lead in 'Thugs of Hindostan', role was rejected by three actresses. "No heroines agreed to do the film. Deepika said no, Alia was a no, and Shraddha also said no," he said. He added that Aditya Chopra was initially apprehensive as Fatima played Aamir's daughter in 'Dangal'.