Boman Irani Initially Doubted Munna Bhai MBBS Script, Called Title 'Silly'

• Boman Irani initially disliked the title "Munna Bhai MBBS" and found the plot of a goon wanting to be a doctor unconvincing.
• He was eventually persuaded by director Vidhu Vinod Chopra's passion and conviction for the story.
• The role of Munna Bhai was offered to several actors, including Shah Rukh Khan and Vivek Oberoi, before Sanjay Dutt took it on.
• Irani revealed that the film was made on a tight budget, even leading the crew to gatecrash a real wedding for the climax scene.
• Despite initial skepticism, Munna Bhai MBBS became an iconic and beloved film.

Why It Matters: Boman Irani initially doubted Munna Bhai MBBS, but Vidhu Vinod Chopra's conviction made it a classic.