Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
DirectorRajkumar Hirani
StarringSanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan, Boman Irani
Watch onNot on major OTT platforms in India
Best for: Fans of Hindi comedy-drama with a romantic angle and quirky characters.
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Munna Bhai Collection: all movies in order
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (19 December 2003)
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (1 September 2006) · this movie
- Munna Bhai 3 (release date not announced)
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's Munna Bhai Collection.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai story (no spoilers)
Lovable goon Munna falls for Jahnvi, a morning radio host who also runs an elders' home that an unscrupulous builder wants to acquire. To get her attention, Munna cheats his way to winning a Mahatma Gandhi radio quiz. When Jahnvi shows interest in him as a result, Munna and his best friend Circuit try to keep up the facade. The film mixes comedy, drama and romance as Munna navigates this deception while the elders' home faces a threat from the builder.
Should you watch Lage Raho Munna Bhai?
Watch it for
- Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi return as Munna and Circuit, with Vidya Balan as Jahnvi and Boman Irani as Lucky Singh.
- Director Rajkumar Hirani blends comedy and drama in a 144-minute film that also includes a romance between Munna and Jahnvi.
- The story hinges on Munna cheating his way through a Mahatma Gandhi radio quiz, which sets up the central conflict with the builder targeting the elders' home.
- It is the second film in the Munna Bhai Collection, following Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003).
Skip it if
- You prefer films without a central deception-based plot, as Munna cheats to win the quiz and then maintains a facade.
- You are not interested in a comedy-drama-romance mix that runs 144 minutes.
- You want a straightforward romance without the subplot of an elders' home under threat from a builder.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai cast
Sanjay Duttas Murli Prasad Sharma "Munna Bhai"
Arshad Warsias Sankeswar "Circuit"
Vidya Balanas Jhanvi
Boman Iranias Lucky Singh
Dilip Prabhavalkaras Mahatma Gandhi
Dia Mirzaas Simran
Supriya Shuklaas Lucky's wife
Kulbhushan Kharbandaas Kkhurana
Abhishek Bachchanas Sunny
Saurabh Shuklaas Batuk Maharaj
Jimmy Shergillas Victor D'Souza
Parikshat Sahnias Victor's fatherLage Raho Munna Bhai movie details
| Director | Rajkumar Hirani |
|---|---|
| Writer | Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
| Music | Shantanu Moitra |
| Cinematography | C.K. Muraleedharan |
| Producer | Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
| Release date | 1 September 2006 |
| Runtime | 2h 24m (144 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | लगे रहो मुन्ना भाई |
| Certificate (India) | U/A 16+ |
| Budget | $1.8 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $31.5 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Lage Raho Munna Bhai family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the film's U/A 16+ certificate and comedy-drama-romance genres; actual content may vary. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai official trailer
Our verdict
Lage Raho Munna Bhai brings back Munna and Circuit in a story that mixes romance and comedy with a builder's threat to an elders' home. The cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi and Vidya Balan, delivers a film that fits the Munna Bhai series. It is a solid pick if you enjoy Hindi comedy-dramas with a touch of deception.
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Where can I watch Lage Raho Munna Bhai online in India?
Lage Raho Munna Bhai is not currently listed on major Indian OTT platforms for free streaming.
When was Lage Raho Munna Bhai released?
Lage Raho Munna Bhai was released in India on 1 September 2006.
Who is in the cast of Lage Raho Munna Bhai?
The cast includes Sanjay Dutt as Munna Bhai, Arshad Warsi as Circuit, Vidya Balan as Jhanvi, Boman Irani as Lucky Singh, and Dilip Prabhavalkar as Mahatma Gandhi.
Who directed Lage Raho Munna Bhai?
Lage Raho Munna Bhai was directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
What is the watch order for the Munna Bhai Collection?
The Munna Bhai Collection in release order is: 1. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), 2. Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), and 3. Munna Bhai 3 (date not announced).
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