Similarity to 'MNIK'; Hirani Halts 'Munnabhai 3'

Karan Johar's 'My Name Is Khan' may have gladdened the hearts of cinegoers and industry folks, alike. A certain Raj Kumar Hirani, however, was seized with his premier share of worry, ever since he viewed the SRK flick.

Reason: Rizwan Khan of 'MNIK' has gone to US and done all that… Munnabhai was slated to do in 'Munnabhai Chale Amrika!'

Reportedly, writer Abhijat Joshi and Hirani have donned fresh thinking caps for the trilogy series of the cult 'Munnabhai' film, even as the much awaited and well delayed flick takes a while to shape up.

Says Sanjay 'Munnabhai' Dutt in a tabloid interview, "There were similarities between 'MNIK' and part three of Hirani's 'Munnabhai' film. So, a major part is being rewritten coz' Raju (Hirani) knows what a huge responsibility is to direct the 'Munnabhai' film."

Adds Dutt, "Earlier, we were supposed to start shooting the film by the end of this year. But I do think that we will start shooting by April 2011. The second 'Munnabhai' film was better than the first one. And the third one will have to be much better than the second."

Movie buffs will second that heartily…

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