Rapper Badshah revealed that he turned down lead roles in Karan Johar's films 'Lust Stories' and 'Good Newwz', initially believing Johar was joking about the role in 'Lust Stories' of a man unable to satisfy his wife. During an interview with The Lallantop, Badshah expressed his concerns about how the roles would affect his image, stating he was 'taking himself too seriously' at the time. Vicky Kaushal ultimately played the role in 'Lust Stories', while Diljit Dosanjh took the part in 'Good Newwz', which Badshah also declined. He later made his acting debut in 'Khandaani Shafakhana' as a character with erectile dysfunction, a decision he made to raise awareness. Badshah's experiences highlight the challenges faced by artists when navigating their public personas and career choices in the entertainment industry.