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Boman Irani's Chaotic First Day on Munna Bhai Sets
2 Jul
Summary
- Boman Irani considered quitting acting after his first day on set.
- Sunil Dutt felt nervous facing the camera after a 16-year hiatus.
- Director Rajkumar Hirani became emotional during the first day's shoot.
Boman Irani recounted his dramatic first day of shooting for the film Munna Bhai MBBS at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2026. He revealed that the day was fraught with nervousness, not only for himself but also for veteran actor Sunil Dutt, who was returning to face the camera after a 16-year break.
Irani admitted that he felt his performance was so poor that he handed in his resignation to director Rajkumar Hirani at the end of the day. The veteran actor's confession was met with surprise, and he shared that Hirani himself became emotional, even crying when Irani expressed his desire to quit.
Despite the tumultuous start, Boman Irani was advised to persevere for a few more days. This challenging beginning ultimately forged a lasting friendship between the cast and crew, leading to the success of the beloved film.
