- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 30 Dec 2023 03:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Amid the success of his recent film 'Dunki,' director Rajkumar Hirani has hinted at an update regarding the much-anticipated third installment of the beloved Munna Bhai franchise starring Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi. The popular Bollywood film series revolves around the characters Munna and Circuit, portrayed by Sanjay and Arshad. The series includes two films: 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' released in 2003 and its sequel 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai' in 2006. These films blend comedy, drama, social messages and, of course, the captivating storyline.
Both films established a cult following for Sanjay and Arshad's characters, further cementing their place in the hearts of fans. Now, In an interview with ANI, Rajkumar Hirani hinted at the possibility of the third part. He said, "Munna Bhai ke sath humesha mera struggle yehi raha hai ki pichli do films itni achi ban gayi hai ki mere paas 5 aadhi likhi scripts abhi tak padi hui hai... (The struggle with this film is that the first two films were blockbuster hits and I have five half-written scripts. I feel that if I don't reach the level of those two films I won't be able to make the third one. I have one story that can be made but some stories get outdated so only time will tell.)"
"Meri aksar baat hoti rehti hai Sanju (Sanjay Dutt) se. Woh kehta hai ki ek banani chahiye. Abhi ye 'Dunki' khatam hui hai toh ab main kholunga pitara purani kahanio ka. Man toh hai ki ek Munna Bhai aur banani hai pr kab woh mujhe abhi nahin pata. (Sanju and I often discuss about Munna Bhai 3. He also tells me to make it. Dunki just finished...now I will go through the collection of the old stories that I have. I really want to make 'Munna Bhai 3' but I don't know when)," he added.
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Recently, celebrating the 20th anniversary of 'Munna Bhai MBBS', Sanjay Dutt shared a heartfelt video montage featuring memorable scenes from the film. He expressed gratitude to the audience for their support over the past two decades. "Two decades of laughter, emotions, and a whole lot of jadoo ki jhappi! Celebrating 20 years of Munna Bhai MBBS, a journey filled with unforgettable moments. Grateful for the love and support that made this film a timeless classic. Hoping that Munna Bhai 3 will be made soon!," his caption read.
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About Munna Bhai
'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' follows Munna, a goon who pretends to be a doctor to fulfill his father's wish. He gets attached to the medical profession and starts helping patients, bringing a humorous yet heartfelt take on societal issues. 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai' delves into the idea of Gandhigiri, advocating for Gandhian philosophy in the modern world. Both films were well-received for their entertaining narratives and performances by the cast, especially Sanjay Dutt as Munna and Arshad Warsi as his sidekick, Circuit.
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