MUMBAI: Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has mastered the art of storytelling with his distinctive style of filmmaking, which seamlessly blends with entertainment and subjects of social resonance. By featuring satires that critique societal norms, he creates a reflective experience for viewers across all regions. Let's look at some of Rajkuma Hirani’s cinematic gems that were remade in different languages.
Munna Bhai MBBS - This film is popularly known for its unique blend of comedy, drama, and social commentary. The Munna-Circuit bromance, portrayed by Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, remains prominent among generations. The film was remade in Tamil as Vasool starring Kamal Hassan in the lead role. The Telugu version, named Shankar Dada MBBS starring Chiranjeevi, and the Kannada version named Uppi Dada MBBS, were also remade respectively.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai - After the massive success of Munna Bhai MBBS, Rajkumar Hirani brought out the sequel, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, starring Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi. The film had a Telugu remake titled Shankar Dada Zindabad with Chiranjeevi in the lead role.
3 Idiots - Considered as one of the classic Indian films, 3 Idiots directed by Rajkumar Hirani still remains fresh in the minds of the audience. Starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, and Kareena Kapoor, the film was a massive success. S. Shankar remade it in Tamil, naming it Nanban, with Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role. The fame of Rajkumar Hirani's directorial work didn't just restrict itself to India but also went global, as it was also remade in Spanish as 3 Idiotas.
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