Rajkumar Hirani Gives an Update on Sanjay Dutt Starrer Munna Bhai 3: ‘Man Toh Hai Ki Ek…’

Rajkumar Hirani has been basking under the success of his recently released film Dunki. The emotional drama has been winning everyone’s hearts. Well, amid this he has offered an exciting update on the long-awaited third installment of the iconic Munna Bhai franchise, starring Sanjay Dutt. The film is one of the most awaited comedies among the fans. In a recent interview with ANI, he hinted at the possibility of the third part.

Talking to ANI, Rajkumar Hirani 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. 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.”

It is a known fact that Shah Rukh Khan was the first choice for Munna Bhai but he had to pass on the role to Sanjay Dutt. In a new interview, Shah Rukh finally opened up about the reason he had to give the movies a pass. Speaking with Saudi Arabian platform MBC Group, Shah Rukh revealed that he passed on Munna Bhai due to his shoulder injury while 3 Idiots was clashing with another film he was working on. “Actually, we’re very old friends. When he started his career as a director – he was an editor – he wrote a film called Munna Bhai MBBS. I still remember, I was shooting a scene for Devdas, in which I was going to pass away. And this gentleman came and said, ‘I have a script’,” Shah Rukh recalled.

Recently, Munna Bhai completed 20 years and Sanjay Dutt had shared a video montage featuring memorable scenes from the film, expressing gratitude to the audience for their unwavering 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.

Munna Bhai MBBS cast includes Arshad Warsi, late actor Sunil Dutt, Gracy Singh, Boman Irani, and Jimmy Shergill. The comedy drama was released in 2003 and its second instalment title Lage Raho Munna Bhai.