Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

A Mumbai gangster who hides a hospital as his extortion base, Munna Bhai slowly reframes himself as a healer who treats people first. His blunt, 'common-sense' approach challenges a cold, impersonal medical culture. He seeks his parents’ respect by becoming a real doctor, and eventually helps found a hospital in his ancestral village with Suman. Beneath humor and bravado lies a deeply empathetic drive to save and comfort those in pain.

Dr. Suman is a capable physician who tests Munna's unconventional methods and grows to trust his patient-centered approach. She uses wit and resolve to challenge the status quo while balancing her own romantic feelings. Her true identity is revealed and she ultimately partners with Munna to run a real hospital. She embodies intelligence, courage, and compassionate care.

The dean of the local medical college, he embodies the cold, rule-bound system that Munna disrupts. He initially doubts Munna’s credentials and discipline, seeing him as a far cry from a real doctor. After a turning point, he resigns as dean and becomes the head doctor who embraces Munna’s humane methods. He represents the institutional resistance and eventual openness to change.

Munna’s loyal friend who balances humor with support, Circuit anchors the emotional and social shifts around Munna. He eventually marries and starts a family, symbolizing that compassion and companionship can thrive alongside personal ambition. His presence keeps Munna grounded and human amid hospital chaos.

A ward patient whose brave, compassionate gesture toward Munna catalyzes further change in the hospital. His moment on the ward highlights how small acts of care can influence staff behavior and patient morale. He embodies the human cost and hope found within hospital walls.

A paraplegic patient who appears brain-dead for 12 years but seems to revive, becoming a turning point for the hospital’s faith in Munna’s methods. His case demonstrates how belief and patient narratives can redefine medical success. He becomes a catalyst for the hospital’s shift toward a more humane approach.

A doctor at the hospital who helps Munna gain a foothold in the medical setting. His collaboration with Munna underscores the importance of mentorship and allies within the clinical world. He serves as a bridge between Munna’s street wisdom and formal medical training.