Editor Rajkumar Hirani, who makes his bow as a director with MUNNABHAI M.B.B.S., handles a complex subject in his debut vehicle.

Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and debutant director Rajkumar Hirani's film Munnabhai MBBS is total value for money! And if Munnabhai had to ask us 'Bole to?' it simply means 'fultu timepass picture hai bhai!'

Murli Prasad Sharma, Munna (Sanjay Dutt), left his village to come to Mumbai after being constantly reprimanded by his father Hari Prasad Sharma (Sunil Dutt). Sharma Sr's only dream is to see his son become a doctor.

Back in Mumbai, Munna becomes Munna 'bhai'. His job description includes kidnapping, breaking bones and paisa vasooli (obtaining money by physical force) and making threats on the phone. But hold on, Munnabhai and his sidekick Circuit (Arshad Warsi) are a conscientious pair. They only loot dirty money.

Every year, Munnabhai's parents pay him an annual visit thinking their son is the city's top doctor. Apparently, Munnabhai developed cold feet during a telephonic conversation he had with his father and he lied about him being a MBBS.

Making people laugh is indeed the most arduous task, but MUNNABHAI M.B.B.S. assures smiles and laughter aplenty from scene A to Z. A feel-good fare, the story takes you on a journey that's rarely been depicted on Hindi screen before.

Hari Prasad bumps into an old acquaintance, Dr Asthana (Boman Irani) during a laughter therapy session. The two decide to fix their kids Munna and Chinkie (Gracy Singh) together. Unfortunately for Munnabhai, the charade comes to an end when Dr Asthana reveals his true tapori identity to his heartbroken father. Now, the story of Munnabhai turning into an MBBS kickstarts.

Sunil Dutt is such a pleasure to watch after a hiatus. The small but significant role remains etched due to this veteran's expert portrayal. Gracy Singh is first-rate, delivering a controlled performance. The actress is getting better with every release. Jimmy Shergill is excellent. The sequence when he learns that he is suffering from a killer disease and his outburst thereafter proves that the actor is capable of so much more, provided he is offered the right kind of roles. Arshad Warsi is outstanding, complimenting Sanjay Dutt at every step. Last but not the least, Dutt Senior brings a certain dignity to his character and truly brings a lump in the throat in the climax when he hugs his errant son.

All in all, Munnabhai MBBS is a feel-good comedy that cheers you up with its pure intentions and cute sense of humour.