Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
Seen it?2003 | 156 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 36 min.
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A gangster sets out to fulfill his father's dream of becoming a doctor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 PGA Awards: Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Debut Director, Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Editing. Also nominated for 6 more PGA Awards. Plus 18 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 238K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani
- Sanjay DuttMurli Prasad Sharma "Munna Bhai"
- Arshad WarsiSankeshwar "Circuit"
- Boman IraniDr. J. C. Asthana
- Gracy SinghDr. Suman Asthana "Chinki"
- Sunil DuttShri Hari Prasad Sharma
- Rohini HattangadiParvati Sharma
- Jimmy ShergillZaheer
- Kurush DebooDr. Rustam Pavri
- Yatin KaryekarAnand Banerjee
- Mumaith KhanReena