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Updated at: Nov 20, 2023 14:35 IST
Happy birthday Rajkumar Hirani: ‘3 Idiots’ to ‘Dunki’, look at director's filmy world
Rajkumar Hirani is a notable contemporary Indian director who has made a name for himself over the years with his distinct oeuvre. From '3 Idiots,' 'PK,' 'Munna Bhai MBBS,' and now coming up with the highly awaited film 'Dunki.' As the filmmaker turned a year older today, let’s look at a blockbuster movie to celebrate his work with on this day.
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'Munna Bhai MBBS'
Rajkumar Hirani introduced the audience to the iconic characters of Munna Bhai and Circuit, respectively performed by Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi. And how we can forget the famous dialogue 'Jaadu ki Jhappi'. In 2003, Hirani made his directorial debut with 'Munna Bhai MBBS'.
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‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’
After a tremendous box office success, the filmmaker made a sequel to 'Munna Bhai MBBS' in 2006. 'Lage Raho Munna bhai' introduced us to the renowned Gandhigiri. The unexpected notions wowed the audience and remained carved in everyone's memories.
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‘3 Idiots’
Rajkumar Hirani's third film, based on the well-known novel 'Five Point Someone' by Chetan Bhagat, was released in 2009.
The film starred Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, and R Madhavan play three buddies in the comedy-drama. There are times in the film that will make you cry and admire the camaraderie represented.
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‘PK’
'PK,' written, edited, and directed by Hirani, is a spectacular political satire on Indian society. The film is one of the last few to be shot on celluloid in India. Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, and the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput appeared in the film.
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‘Sanju’
'Sanju' is based on the life of controversial actor Sanjay Dutt. This was Ranbir's first biography, and despite the fact that it was another hard job for him, his riveting performance shattered box office records.
It was based on difficult periods in Dutt's life and hit all the right notes with its brilliant presentation. Ranbir did an excellent job portraying the problematic celebrity, from mimicking Dutt's mannerisms to physically morphing to fit the character.
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‘Dunki’
Now on the list, the much-awaited Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Dunki’ gives us a glimpse into the world of Rajkumar Hirani, it's a heart-warming tale of four friends and their quest to reach foreign shores. It charts the arduous yet life-changing journey they are about to undertake to make their dreams come true.
