Rajkumar Hirani debuted as a Bollywood director with the film, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. in 2003. The film holds a special place in the hearts of the Dutt family, especially Sanjay Dutt and his father, Sunil Dutt. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. rejuvenated Sanjay Dutt's acting career and provided a much-needed breather to Sunil Dutt, who was stressed about his son's future. Before the massive success of Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Rajkumar Hirani worked as a film editor in the films, Jab Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya, Jazbaat, Mission Kashmir, and Tere Leye.
So far in his filmmaking career, Rajkumar Hirani has directed six films, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, and Dunki, in the last 21 years. Courtesy of the mark they've left on the viewers to box-office collections, Rajkumar Hirani has proved the mettle the his art and craft already. Despite achieving so much in his career, he prefers to live a low-key life far from the reach of shutterbugs and media. We have rarely spotted him at award functions and glamourous Bollywood parties, which is another reason why his name doesn't break into the headlines.
For the uninitiated, Rajkumar Hirani is married to a gorgeous lady named Manjeet Lamba, who is an ex-pilot and is currently working as a writer. The couple got married back in 1994 in an intimate wedding setup. On the professional front, back in the year 1994, Rajkumar Hirani was reportedly working on the promos and trailers of the film, 1942: A Love Story. He was a professional editor before trying his hand in direction. Despite being the wife of such a successful filmmaker, Manjeet preferred to stay far from the glam and glitz of the film industry.
Rajkumar Hirani and Manjeet Lamba were introduced to each other by their respective families in an arranged marriage. When the filmmaker's family went to Manjeet's home to discuss their marriage, she said something that had taken Rajkumar Hirani's father aback. Manjeet was asked about her professional life, and in her pursuit to keep things straight and clear from the beginning, she said, "I would leave your son but not my job."
The way Manjeet Lamba presented her decision to work even after marriage was slightly uncomfortable for Rajkumar Hirani's father, but he didn't react to it. Meanwhile, Rajkumar Hirani said, 'Okay' in a calm manner that convinced Manjeet of the marriage. Talking about Manjeet's job profile, she worked as a pilot for 24 years, before bidding farewell to the airlines. Despite being in completely different professions, Rajkumar Hirani and Manjeet always prioritised their marriage above everything else. They used to support each other in achieving their respective professional goals.
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Rajkumar Hirani and Manjeet Lamba Hirani are blessed with a son named Vir Hirani. The youngster is a Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) graduate. Since his college days, he has been directing short films. He also worked as a cinematographer for the popular short film, Superman Pagdi Nahin Pehenta Kya? According to IMDb, Vir has worked in short films like Yoon Hota Toh, The Doctor Will See You Now, Apna Apna Andaz, and Doosri Kaksha.
Vir Hirani caught everyone's attention when he made his debut in Feroz Abbas Khan's stage play, Letters of Suresh. The play included a 35-minute monologue straight, which Vir Hirani performed, and he left everyone impressed with his acting skills. According to multiple reports, Vir has replaced Vikrant Massey in his father, Rajkumar Hirani's debut web series, Pritam Pedro. As per reports, Vikrant backed out of the project due to a lack of dates, after which Vir was chosen for the role. Not only this, Arshad Warsi is also reportedly going to be seen in Raju Hirani's OTT show. There will be a lot of weight on Vir Hirani's shoulders as he is the son of one of India's top directors, Rajkumar Hirani. We hope the doting parents calm down their son and give him much-needed confidence before his OTT debut as an actor.
What are your thoughts on the way Manjeet Lamba informed Raju Hirani's father about her decision to work after marriage? Let us know.
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