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This 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' actor reveals Shah Rukh Khan was doing Sanjay Dutt's role, film got delayed because…

FP Staff • January 16, 2024, 11:44:39 IST
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The actor in question is Khurshed Lawyer, who played the role of Swami in Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial debut back in 2003

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This 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.' actor reveals Shah Rukh Khan was doing Sanjay Dutt's role, film got delayed because…

Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial debut Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. became an instant classic upon release in 2003 and Sanjay Dutt became one of the of the most lovable goons of Hindi cinema. It’s no news that Shah Rukh Khan was Hirani’s first choice but things couldn’t happen the way he planned due to Khan’s back injury.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Khurshed Lawyer, who played the role of Swami in the film, revealed and recalled how the comedy got delayed for 10 months due to Khan’s back issues. He added, “Eventually, things moved with Sanjay Dutt. In my personal opinion, Munna Bhai wouldn’t have been Munna Bhai without Sanjay Dutt and Dunki wouldn’t have been Dunki without Shah Rukh Khan. They both were meant to do their respective characters. It was God’s will, I guess.”

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After going on a hiatus for four years, Shah Rukh Khan made a banger comeback to the big screen with not one but three hits: Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. He arrived like a storm and proved his dominance at the box office. Having ruled 2023 with these three blockbusters, Shah Rukh Khan was recently named the Indian of the Year Award at the CNN News 18 Indian Of The Year 2023 Awards. The actor, while receiving the award, delivered a heartfelt speech and thanked his fans and supporters. He shared he’s “grateful” for the love everyone gave to his films in 2023.

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