He is known for his superb acting in films such as Style, Rang De Basanti, Life...In a Metro and of course 3 Idiots. He is now all set to showcase his serious side as an actor in Allah Ke Banday . He is none other than Sharman Joshi.
Sharman was live on Bollywood Hungama's video chat a few days ago and for all who missed the chat, here are the excerpts:
Sharman Joshi: Heyy guys
Dipesh: heyy sharman
Sharman Joshi: Hey dipesh
jas27: Hieee Sharman! How is it going? Looking forward to seeing ur next movie!
Sharman Joshi: thanks man... looking fwd to the reactions that you guys will give the film
faaizy: salam sharman this is faizy from Pakistan
Sharman Joshi: salaam valekum faaizy
Sharman Joshi: jas27...Allah Ke Banday is a drama. It's about two boys from the slums of Mumbai and their life story
rishiiii: hi sir, will u do nesxt work wid rohit shetty?
Sharman Joshi: rishii...if i am offered i might
jas27: What is Allah ke bandey about?
Sharman Joshi: jas27...Allah Ke Banday is a drama. Its about two boys from the slums of Mumbai and their life story
keyur: Ur favourite movies in which u acted?
Sharman Joshi: keyur...each one is very special to me
jas27: Whats ur favourite song of the movie
Sharman Joshi: jas27...the title track
jas27: Do u ever wished u were still part of the other 2 Golmaal films??
Sharman Joshi: jas27...no
Arun: what is ur view of ur film Allah Ke Banday?
Sharman Joshi: Arun...its my film... I am very proud of it. Hope youll enjoy it too
jas27: What made you get into movies in the first place? Did u always wanted to be an actor?
Sharman Joshi: jas27...ya
keyur: Will you again go for Gujarati dramas?
Sharman Joshi: keyur...not very soon but in the future maybe
MissSha: thank u for saying hi to me ,who is ur fav actor?
Sharman Joshi: Missha...Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Al Pacino and Dustin Hoffman
Dipesh: Are we going to see in any solo movie in coming days??
Sharman Joshi: dipesh...not sure
rajesh: who is ur fav actress?
Sharman Joshi: rajesh....Kajol
jas27: how was the experinece working with naseerji in the movie?
Sharman Joshi: jas27...had just one scene with him but it was fabulous
Sharman Joshi: Missha...Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Al Pacino and Dustin Hoffman are my fav
sonia: sharman ur upcoming films?
Sharman Joshi: sonia...Allah Ke Banday
alokboytoy: WHAT R UR FORTHCOMMING PROJECTS & RU DOING FEARRARI KI SAWAARI ?
Sharman Joshi: alokboytoy...no forthcoming projects very soon...about ferrari i hope so.
amith: are u gonna feature in any comedies in the future...u have good comic timing
Sharman Joshi: amith...dont knw yet depends on the script that i am offered and ill then decide
kajal: what u think which one is more tuff job comedy films or serious films?
Sharman Joshi: kajal....both are equally challenging
rara1: Are u trying for 6 pack ??
Sharman Joshi: rara1...have already had one a few times earlier...not in a 6 pack shape currently of course.
faaizy: i m professionally cricketer so plz tell me who is your favorite cricketer?
Sharman Joshi: sachin tendulkar
Suhel: Can you answer the reason of wearing a cap now?
Sharman Joshi: its too sunny suhel
jas27: Any one actor or actress u wud love to work with????
Sharman Joshi: jas27...no one in particular
rajesh: r u gujarati ?
Sharman Joshi: rajesh...yes i am
jas27: What kind of roles wud u like to do in the future and why?
Sharman Joshi: jas27...any and every kind of role
athinag: Hello from Greece!!
Sharman Joshi: athinag...hellofrom India
MissSha: Which movie in 2010 so far have u enjoyed the most? (hindi movie)
Sharman Joshi: all of them Missha
Sharman Joshi: rara1... fav music directors AR Rahman and Pritam and Shantanu Moitra
SeJiM: would you like to work with salman khan?
Sharman Joshi: Sejim..yes i would
jas27: Where is ur fav holiday destination?
Sharman Joshi: jas27...Caribbean Islands
vik21: did u ever think of 3 idiots to be a blockbuster?
Sharman Joshi: vik21...we knew we were working on an interesting film but of course such kind of success is not anticipated
rara1: Fav. Music director ??
Sharman Joshi: rara1...AR Rahman and Pritam and Shantanu Moitra
jas27: From all ur movies u have done till date.. which one has been the best experience???
Sharman Joshi: jas27...each one of them has been a unique experience
keyur: Will you produce any comedy film??
Sharman Joshi: no intentions
randhir: hey from Canada
Sharman Joshi: hey randhir...hi from india
rara1: How many languages u can speak?
Sharman Joshi: rara1...how many languages in India?
amith: have you received any offers to act with prem chopra saab?
Sharman Joshi: not yet amith
Suhel: Sharman, can you tell me about your experience in Style and Excuse Me?
Sharman Joshi: Suhel...Fabulous experience
dhara: y dont u give reply on twitter?
Sharman Joshi: dhara...i am not on twitter. Social networking sites are not my cuppa tea.
sumit: y didnt you come in golmaal 2 and 3?
Sharman Joshi: sumit...for Golmaal 2 the dates didnt work out and for Golmaal 3 the dates didnt work out
jas27: any recent movie u wish u were part off?
Sharman Joshi: jas27...Udaan
souvik: wht is your expectations with "Allah ke Bandey"??
Sharman Joshi: souvik...the world...i am hoping all of you all really like it and our efforts are well recieved
MissSha: who is ur fav khan? Salman, SRK, or Aamir? plz choose 1
Sharman Joshi: Aamir Khan
SeJiM: Damn eager to watch Allah Ke Bandey..hope it wont dissapoint us
Sharman Joshi: hope so too Sejim...weve done our best. Hope u enjoy it
Sharman Joshi: sumit...for Golmaal 2 the dates didnt work out and for Golmaal 3 the dates didnt work out
kajal: which one is imp 4 u 2 do a film script banner or director
Sharman Joshi: kajal...script, director and banner in that order
Suhel: Sharman, what are your thoughts on bold movies that we are having now a days?
Sharman Joshi: Suhel...each to his own. I respect creative freedom and personally as an audience I like to watch all kinds of films.
Sharman Joshi: Suhel...each to his own. I respect creative freedom and personally as an audience I like to watch all kinds of films.
rara1: Have u seen ROBOT what do u think abt Rajnikanth?
Sharman Joshi: I enjoyed Robot...Rajinikanth was fabulous in it
amith: WIll watch allah ke banday..but i hope u would feature in more movies
Sharman Joshi: amith...thank u
jas27: Whats ur fav type of cuisine?
Sharman Joshi: jas27...Chinese.
Charanpreet: Sharman what is the key to success in bollywood....for strugglers
Sharman Joshi: Charanpreet...Faith in yourself, Determination and Plenty of Patience.
jas27: are u into reality shows? wud u be part of Bigg Boss if u were offered?
Sharman Joshi: jas27..probably in my next birth
sumit: did u watch golmaal 2 and 3 n did u regret of not being a part of it..
Sharman Joshi: sumit...ive not seen the films though i would like to. No regrets in not being a part of them
jas27: wanted 2 say that though u were superb in 3 Idiots! I actually loved ur role in Sorry Bhai more!:-)
Sharman Joshi: jas27...thank you...appreciate it.
Suhel: Who is a good critic? Komal Nahta or Taran Adarsh.Pick one.
Sharman Joshi: both suhel
nepalifan: how u define urself from style to 3 idiots as an actor?
Sharman Joshi: i am not into analysing myself and defining any human being including me does not work for me.
Sharman Joshi: i am not into analysing myself and defining any human being including me does not work for me.
RAYAAN: WHO IS UR MENTOR?
Sharman Joshi: Rayaan...Mahindra Joshi
Charanpreet: Are contacts are helpfull for struggling actor, what is the right way to approach for work?
Sharman Joshi: Charanpreet...just keep an honest, straightforward approach. Go and ask any person for work in the right fashion and I have no doubt that you will be given an ear
HI SHARMAN!: which is ur fav hollywood movie?
Sharman Joshi: Bridge on the River Kwai
athinag: for me rang de basanti is one of the best movies ever. What do you think of siddharth Narayan?
Sharman Joshi: Siddharth is fabulous... a very gifted actor and a dear friend
nepalifan: 3 idiots, Life in a metro , rang de basanti or style which one of these movies u like personally n ?
Sharman Joshi: each one of them is my baby and i love them all equally
jas27: why is dat till now u havent had a solo hit movie? have u been offered any lead roles?
Sharman Joshi: jas27..becos ive not worked in one
Suhel: How was Sharman as a student?
Sharman Joshi: above avg student
vjas27: if not an actor, what wud u have become>?
Sharman Joshi: jas 27...a lawyer
Manish: what was ur first crush like?
Sharman Joshi: Manish...it was on a very pretty gal from school who the whole school was chasing. This was when I was about 10 or 11 years.
Manish: if u had the chance would u make any changes to the film Allah Ke Banday?
Sharman Joshi: Manish...not at all.
Arun: what do u think was the reason obama came to india?
Sharman Joshi: Arun...to see what the second largest democracy in the world looks like
sumit: what are you eating boss
Sharman Joshi: sumit....biscuits
Suhel: Given a chance to date a lady on this earth, What would be your choice
Sharman Joshi: suhel...drew barrymore
Sharman Joshi: Arun...Obama came here to see what the second largest democracy in the world looks like
nepalifan: R u planning on working any of the Chetan Bhagats venture again?
Sharman Joshi: not as of now
Suhel: Sharman, where can we see you in 2020?
Sharman Joshi: suhel...ill be around on planet earth i guess
jas27: how did u feel winning the IIFA awards for best supporting for 3 Idiots? ur first till date
Sharman Joshi: nice
Charanpreet: Sharman bhai very soon i hope i m gona work with u.....it wud be great pleasure for me...
Sharman Joshi: itll be a pleasure for me too charanpreet
hiiiii: which singer would you like to play back for you in future
Sharman Joshi: not sure...not my field of expertise to judge that correctly
athinag: Greek people love hindi movies and actors!have you ever gone to Greece or are you planning to come?
Sharman Joshi: ive never been to greece but would love to come over
Sharman Joshi: Thank you guys for being here...its always great chatting with you...hope to catch up with u soon...God Bless.
