Arshad Warsi reveals Vir Hirani played ShortCircuit in Munna Bhai
Synopsis
Arshad Warsi has finally named the child who played ShortCircuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. — it was Vir Hirani, Rajkumar Hirani's own son. Two decades on, the pair are reuniting as co-actors in Pritam and Pedro, making this one of Bollywood's most unexpectedly wholesome full-circle moments.
Key Takeaways
Arshad Warsi revealed that Vir Hirani , son of director Rajkumar Hirani , played ShortCircuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003).
Warsi shared a BTS video and a photo from Pritam and Pedro on Instagram on Tuesday .
The duo reunites as co-actors in Pritam and Pedro , directed under the Rajkumar Hirani banner.
The series is titled with the nostalgic tag 'Lap Se Laptop Tak' for the side-by-side comparison image.
Pritam and Pedro premieres on JioHotstar on 3 July .
Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has revealed that Vir Hirani — son of filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani — was the child artiste who played his on-screen son ShortCircuit in the 2003 cult classic Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. The disclosure came on Tuesday when Warsi shared a behind-the-scenes video from the original film alongside a picture from his upcoming streaming series, Pritam and Pedro, on Instagram.
The Full-Circle Reunion
The two are now set to share the screen again — this time as co-actors — in Rajkumar Hirani's Pritam and Pedro, streaming on JioHotstar from 3 July. A side-by-side visual comparing a young Vir with Warsi on the Munna Bhai set to the duo standing together on the new series has struck a strong nostalgic chord online, with the moment titled 'Lap Se Laptop Tak'.
What Arshad Warsi Said
'Vir has literally grown up in front of my eyes. We first worked together during Munna Bhai, where I played Circuit and he played my son, ShortCircuit. Even back then, he was this curious, adorable kid constantly asking Raju Sir and me questions, while also being mischievous enough to make the whole set laugh. And now, years later, standing next to him as a co-actor on Pritam Pedro feels truly surreal and emotional,' Warsi said.
He added: 'It honestly feels like watching someone you've known as a child grow into such a sincere and talented actor. There's something very special and personal about that journey coming full circle.'
Who Is Vir Hirani
Vir Hirani is the son of celebrated director Rajkumar Hirani, known for the Munna Bhai franchise, 3 Idiots, and PK. Having grown up on some of Hindi cinema's most beloved film sets, Vir is now stepping into the spotlight as an actor in his own right with Pritam and Pedro.
About Pritam and Pedro
The series brings together Arshad Warsi and Vir Hirani in what is being described as a comedy-driven narrative rooted in chaos and companionship. Directed under the Rajkumar Hirani banner, it is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar on 3 July. The project marks a significant moment — a child who once made a film set laugh is now a full-fledged co-lead alongside the actor who played his screen father.
Point of View
But the real story is what it signals about Rajkumar Hirani's next project. Casting his own son opposite Arshad Warsi — the actor most associated with his breakout franchise — is a deliberate nostalgia play designed to generate organic buzz before a single trailer drops. In an era of algorithm-driven content marketing, a genuine behind-the-scenes emotional hook like 'Lap Se Laptop Tak' does more work than a polished promo. Whether Vir Hirani can hold his own as a lead actor, rather than as a charming piece of trivia, is the question that Pritam and Pedro will have to answer.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who played ShortCircuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.?
The child artiste who played ShortCircuit — the on-screen son of Arshad Warsi's character Circuit — was Vir Hirani, the son of the film's director Rajkumar Hirani. Arshad Warsi revealed this on Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a BTS video from the original film.
What is Pritam and Pedro?
Pritam and Pedro is an upcoming streaming series directed under the Rajkumar Hirani banner, featuring Arshad Warsi and Vir Hirani as co-actors. It is set to premiere on JioHotstar on 3 July.
What did Arshad Warsi say about working with Vir Hirani again?
Warsi described the reunion as 'truly surreal and emotional', saying it felt like watching someone he had known as a child grow into a sincere and talented actor. He called the journey 'coming full circle'.
When does Pritam and Pedro release?
Pritam and Pedro is scheduled to stream on JioHotstar from 3 July.
