The much-awaited Munna Bhai 3 is finally moving closer to reality, with Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial reportedly set to go on the floor in 2027. According to Variety India, Farhad Samji is currently writing the screenplay for the third instalment of the popular franchise. Interestingly, Samji has been associated with the Munna Bhai universe since its first film, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), having penned the opening refrain of the popular song M Bole Toh. The writer is expected to complete the script shortly, marking another significant development for a sequel that has remained in discussion for several years.
Farhad Samji Comes On Board To Write Munna Bhai 3
The much-awaited third instalment of the Munna Bhai franchise is finally making progress. According to a report by Variety India, writer Farhad Samji is currently working on the script for Rajkumar Hirani’s Munna Bhai 3. The film is expected to go on floors in 2027, with Samji likely to complete the writing process shortly. Samji’s association with the franchise goes back to its first instalment, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., which was released in 2003. He had penned the opening refrain of the film’s popular song M Bole Toh, marking the beginning of his creative association with the Munna Bhai universe.
How Farhad Samji Became Associated With Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
Recalling how he became part of the original film, Samji had previously spoken about receiving a late-night call from composer Anu Malik. The call came around 10 PM, when Malik asked him to prepare a mukhda, or opening verse, for a music session scheduled for the following day with director Rajkumar Hirani and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Samji was reportedly told that Shah Rukh Khan was being considered for the lead role. The song needed to capture the character’s tapori language while also complementing the actor’s established screen image.
Rajkumar Hirani Wants The Right Script For Munna Bhai 3
Rajkumar Hirani has previously spoken about the possibility of making another film. In a conversation with Variety India, the filmmaker reiterated that the project was in development but maintained that he did not want to make a sequel simply for the sake of continuing the franchise.
Munna Bhai 3 update
Hirani has consistently emphasised the importance of getting the screenplay right before taking the project forward. His decision to bring Farhad Samji on board reportedly comes from the need for a fresh voice to develop the story. Samji has also spoken about looking up to Hirani as an idol and receiving encouragement from the filmmaker during his early days. Their professional association makes his involvement in the upcoming sequel particularly interesting.
While the latest development brings renewed hope for the third instalment, further details about the cast, storyline and production schedule are yet to be officially announced. Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi’s return as Munna and Circuit will undoubtedly be among the biggest talking points as the project progresses.