Trouble looms over the future of Munna Bhai franchise as reports suggest that director Rajkumar Hirani might be dropped from their upcoming film ‘Munna Bhai 3’. This comes as Hirani has been accused of sexual harassment by a woman who worked with him on the set of Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Sanju’.

Rajkumar Hirani to be dropped as the director of 'Munna Bhai 3' owing to sexual assault case?

After Rajkumar Hirani’s name cropped up in the list of those who have allegedly been accused of sexual assault, veteran Bollywood screenwriter Javed Akhtar took to Twitter to voice his opinions on the matter.

#MeToo: Javed Akhtar defends Rajkumar Hirani, calls him one of the most decent people in the industry

Just yesterday, ace filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani was called out in Bollywood’s own #MeToo as a woman accused him of sexual assault. The director has denied all allegations subsequently.

Rajkumar Hirani controversy: Sharman Joshi launches #IStandForRajuHirani campaign in support

One of the most shocking revelations in the #MeToo movement is Rajkumar Hirani's name. The director of blockbusters like 'Munna Bhai series', 'PK, and '3 Idiots' has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman over a period of 6 months while filming 'Sanju'.

Rajkumar Hirani controversy: 'Munna Bhai 3' put on hold amid sexual assault charges?