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Sunil Dutt failed to recognise Boman Irani at Munna Bhai premiere despite shooting with him, asked who he was: 'Is he some pesky fan?'
August 22, 2025 6:00 pm
Veteran actor Boman Irani opened up about his experience of shooting Munna Bhai MBBS with Sanjay Dutt's father Sunil Dutt.
'Munna Bhai MBBS made me rich because nobody bought that film': Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalls South distributor rejecting film with 'Bambaiya' language
July 24, 2025 7:18 pm
Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalls that, much like 12th Fail, his 2003 production Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. initially struggled to find takers. However, strong word-of-mouth eventually filled theatres, and made him a wealthy man.
When Sanjay Dutt recalled being 'nervous' while shooting with Sunil Dutt in Munna Bhai: 'Just like in the film, in real life, he scolds me a lot'
July 11, 2025 6:50 am
In an old interview, Sanjay Dutt reflected on Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, his character, and most significantly, working with his father Sunil Dutt for the very first time on screen.
'Sanjay Dutt was cast for Jimmy Shergill's role in Munna Bhai MBBS,' recalls Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'He didn't even read the script'
November 23, 2024 11:48 am
Vidhu Vinod Chopra said that Sanjay Dutt was cast in Munna Bhai MBBS after a big movie star backed out at the last minute.
Munna Bhai MBBS flopped on day one, recalls Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'Gave Rs 11,000 to Rajkumar Hirani for next film'
October 15, 2024 4:18 pm
Vidhu Vinod Chopra recently revealed that his production venture Munna Bhai MBBS initially struggled to find an audience.
Sanjay Dutt's Munna Bhai MBBS opened to empty theatres, recalls Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'Rajkumar Hirani was heartbroken, thought I lost a lot of money'
August 15, 2024 9:07 pm
Munna Bhai MBBS released in theatres on December 19, 2003. The film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, starred Sanjay Dutt, Sunile Dutt, and Arshad Warsi in the lead roles.
A Tamil distributor refused to buy Sanjay Dutt's Munna Bhai MBBS for Rs 5 lakh, Vidhu Vinod Chopra released it himself and made Rs 1.6 crore
May 19, 2024 7:05 pm
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer of Munna Bhai MBBS, revealed how nobody in Tamil Nadu wanted to distribute the film.
Sanjay Dutt tells Vidhu Vinod Chopra he's waiting for Munna Bhai; fans believe it's a hint
October 03, 2023 12:16 pm
While fans are still eagerly anticipating another sequel to Munna Bhai, it has recently become apparent that even Sanjay Dutt himself is awaiting the right moment for a triumphant return.
Jimmy Shergill says he slept in a hospital bed on Munna Bhai MBBS set: 'People thought I was in character, but...'
September 26, 2023 1:33 pm
Jimmy Shergill essayed the role of a cancer patient in Rajkumar Hirani's Munna Bhai MBBS. The film was led by Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi.
Actor Boman Irani turns 55
December 02, 2014 2:48 pm
Known as one of Bollywood’s coolest actors, Boman Irani celebrates his birthday on Tuesday (December 2).
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