Arshad Warsi: Munna Bhai 3 Shelved Over SRK Film Similarity; Almost Rejected Circuit

• Arshad Warsi initially considered rejecting the iconic Circuit role in Munna Bhai MBBS, fearing it was a small, career-damaging part.
• A tarot card reader, Ritambhara Dewan, convinced him to take the role, accurately predicting its success and a change in the female lead from Tabu to Gracy Singh.
• Warsi improvised much of Circuit's character, including changing his original name 'Khujli', with Rajkumar Hirani's creative freedom.
• The planned third installment, Munna Bhai Chale America, was shelved due to its plot similarity to Shah Rukh Khan's My Name Is Khan.
• Director Rajkumar Hirani prioritizes originality and has three new scripts ready for the next Munna Bhai film.

Why It Matters: Arshad Warsi reveals Circuit's origin story and why Munna Bhai 3 was shelved due to originality concerns.