Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. - 2003

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. is an Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film released in 2003 that was written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Before Lage Raho Munna Bhai, this film was the first installment in the Munna Bhai film series. The film, which was released in India on September 19, 2003, features Sunil Dutt in his final film portrayal as the father of his real-life son, Sanjay Dutt, who portrays the title character Munna Bhai. Gracy Singh, Jimmy Sheirgill, Arshad Warsi, Rohini Hattangadi, and Boman Irani round out the cast. It is loosely inspired by the 1998 film Patch Adams. The film is set in Mumbai and follows Munna Bhai (Sanjay Dutt), a thug who attempts to please his father (Sunil Dutt) by posing as a doctor. When a physician, Asthana (Irani), reveals Munna's falsehoods and tarnishes his father's reputation, Munna enrolls in medical school. When Munna discovers that Asthana is the college's dean, he swears vengeance and falls in love with Suman, a house doctor, unaware that she is Asthana's daughter.

Table Of Content

• Details

• Plot

• Release

• Reviews

• Cast

• Crew

• Character Analysis

• Songs

• Behind the scenes

• Box Office Collection

• Awards

• Interesting facts

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Details 

 Plot 

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"Munna Bhai M.B.B.S." is a comedic film about Mumbai gangster Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai), who pretends to be a doctor to pacify his visiting parents. The lighthearted façade takes a serious turn when his father proposes a marriage between Munna and a doctor's daughter, who was his childhood friend. After Munna is exposed and his heartbroken parents return to their village, he gets himself admitted to a medical college, in a quest for redemption. Through unconventional means like his "Magical Hug", Munna soon becomes adored by all. However, he can't fool the sharp-eyed Dean (Dr. Asthana), who opposes Munna's unorthodox methods and uncovers his ruse. Despite not being able to graduate as a doctor, Munna continues to impact the lives of many. While he and his wife open a new hospital, the medical college eventually adopts his once-disregarded techniques.

 Release

The first film in the Munna Bhai film series, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.,that released on December 19 in 2003,  was a critical and commercial triumph, and was succeeded by Lage Raho Munna Bhai. It attained silver jubilee status (25-week run) at the box office, becoming one of only eight Hindi films to do so since the year 2000. In its 26th week of release, the film continued to be shown on 300 screens in India.

Reviews

Munna Bhai MBBS has an imdb rating of 8.1 out of 10 and a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 94% based on reviews from critics and audiences. The 1998 film PATCH ADAMS served as a loose inspiration for MUNNABHAI M.B.B.S., which is primarily successful because of its clever screenplay, fantastic performances, and, most importantly, its high emotional quotient. Making people laugh is the most difficult undertaking, but MUNNABHAI M.B.B.S. guarantees plenty of smiles and laughter from scene A to Z. The narrative leads you on a journey that has rarely been depicted in Hindi films before. From a composition standpoint, MUNNABHAI M.B.B.S. has a number of highlights.

Cast

• Sanjay Dutt-  Since the 1980s, Dutt has established himself as one of the most prominent Hindi film actors with a career spanning more than four decades. He has won numerous awards and acted in more than 100 films, ranging from romance to comedy, but primarily action.
• Sunil Dutt- Sunil Dutt was an Indian actor, film producer, director, and politician. Dutt made his debut in the Hindi film Railway Platform in 1955. He acted in a number of successful films including Ek Hi Raasta, Mother India, Sadhna, Insan Jaag Utha, Sujata, Mujhe Jeene Do, Milan, Mehrban, Hamraaz, Padosan, Heera, Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye, Nagin, Jaani Dushman, Muqabla and Shaan. He is the father of Sanjay Dutt, the actor.

• Arshad Warsi- Arshad Hussain Warsi is a Hindi cinema actor from India. He is a multi-award-winning actor. Before acting, he assisted Mahesh Bhatt in Kaash and choreographed a song in Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. Tere Mere Sapne, a 1996 hit, marked Warsi's acting debut. His role as Circuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, for which he received the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, changed his career.

• Boman Irani- Boman Irani is an Indian actor, voice actor, and photographer who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He has also performed in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, and Malayalam. In his tenure, he has appeared in more than a hundred films.

• Gracy Singh- Indian actress Gracy Singh predominantly appears in Hindi and Telugu films. She is primarily recognised for her roles in the films Lagaan and Munna Bhai. Singh is also trained in Bharatnatyam and Odissi dance styles.

• Jimmy Sheirgill- Jimmy Sheirgill is a Hindi and Punjabi actor and producer. The 1996 thriller Maachis was Sheirgill's debut. After his breakthrough in Mohabbatein, the year's highest-grossing Bollywood film, he starred in several other box-office hits, including Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Hum Tum, A Wednesday!, Tanu Weds Manu, Special 26, Happy Bhag Jayegi, and De De Pyaar De. Lage Raho Munna Bhai, My Name Is Khan, and Tanu Weds Manu: Returns were his highest-grossing flicks. 

• Rohini Hattangadi- Rohini Hattangadi, an Indian actress, has appeared in Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Gujarati films, soap operas, and plays.

• Kurush Deboo- Kurush Deboo is an Indian actor who has portrayed a variety of supporting characters in Hindi films and television series. In the film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, he made his debut as the character's devoted confidante. His role as Dr. Rustom Pavri in Munnabhai M.B.B.S. is well-known.

• Yatin Karyekar- Yatin Karyekar is a veteran Bollywood actor of Indian descent. He also appeared in the lengthy television series Shanti. He portrayed Aurangzeb in the popular Marathi television series Raja Shivchhatrapati.

• Priya Bapat- Priya Bapat is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Marathi films. She is primarily recognised for her portrayals in the films Kaksparsh and Aamhi Doghi.

• Pushkar Shrotri- Pushkar Shrotri is a Marathi, Hindi, and theatre actor, director, and producer.

 Crew

• Director- Rajkumar Hirani

• Producer- Vidhu Vinod Chopra

• Writer- Rajkumar Hirani

• Cinematographer- Binod Pradhan

• Editor- Pradeep Sarkar, Rajkumar Hirani

• Musician- Anu Mallik, Sanjay Wandrekar

Character Analysis

Sanjay Dutt as Munna Bhai

Murli Prasad Sharma, fondly referred to as "Munna Bhai", is not your quintessential protagonist. This charismatic character, hailing from the bustling streets of Mumbai, breaks away from traditional hero norms, making him one of the most memorable characters in the panorama of Indian cinema. Residing in the heart of Mumbai, Munna Bhai navigates the labyrinths of life with a distinctive street-savviness. His command over Bombay Hindi, resonating with the authentic vernacular culture of the city, further enhances his intriguing persona. He is a gangster, but he is not the menacing, fearful figure people often associate with gangsters. Rather, he is ubiquitous in the hearts of many through his unconventional charm and wit.

Arshad Warsi as Circuit

A significant part of Munna Bhai's life and journey is his faithful companion, Sarkeshwar, or as he is popularly known, "Circuit". Often spotted in the frame alongside Munna Bhai, Circuit is both a friend and a sidekick, perfectly complementing Munna Bhai's larger-than-life personality. Circuit's loyalty is unwavering; he functions as the right-hand man, offering support and companionship throughout various ordeals. His shared dialogues and camaraderie with Munna Bhai offer several comedic moments within the narrative, creating a delightful balance of humor and depth in their relationship.

Boman Irani as Dr Asthana

Dr. Asthana is an accomplished and strict dean of a medical college. The character plays a significant role in the film, as he is the primary antagonist who opposes the unconventional methods of Munna Bhai, the film's protagonist.

Songs

 Behind the scenes

During the scripting process, Hirani envisioned Anil Kapoor in the main role. Shah Rukh Khan was later cast as Munna alongside Sanjay Dutt as Zaheer, but due to back problems, he had no choice but to decline the role. However, the film's end credits acknowledge Khan's contributions to the script.

Box Office Collection

Awards

Interesting facts

• Munna Bhai M.B.B.S was Sunil Dutt's last film.

• Due to scheduling conflicts, Rani Mukerji was unable to play the character of Chinky in this film, for which she had previously signed on.

• Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who was a struggling actor at the time, portrays a pickpocket who steals Sunil Dutt's purse at the station.

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