07 February,2026 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam Abraham
Sharman Joshi
Twenty years is a long time to be away from a franchise you love. Naturally then, Sharman Joshi - who was part of Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), which kicked off filmmaker Rohit Shetty's comedy franchise - is itching to return to the world of Golmaal 5. "I'm likely to start working on it soon," the actor told mid-day.
A lot has happened in the interim. Golmaal, led by Ajay Devgn, has had three instalments. Joshi wasn't a part of them, with reports claiming that he had hiked his fees, which didn't go down well with the producers. In several interviews, he claimed it was a miscommunication from his team that led to his ouster and he didn't know until later. Even as he has joined Golmaal 5 that will star Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arshad Warsi, Kunal Kemmu, Tusshar Kapoor, and Shreyas Talpade, he wished he hadn't lost the years. "I missed Rohit's energy on sets, Ajay sir's intensity and calmness. I missed Tusshar too. Rohit's entire team is warm and inclusive."
The comic caper will go on floors in late February. While rumours are rife that Akshay Kumar will play the antagonist, Joshi is keen to explore his on-screen dynamics with Talpade and Kemmu. "I [had seen] Shreyas's work during intercollegiate competitions as our colleges were next to each other. I've been his fan since Iqbal [2005]. Kunal and I will reunite after Dhol [2007]."
âRang De Basanti' (2006) completed 20 years of release last month. Remembering it, the actor said, "Last week, I was listening to the album, and all the fond memories came rushing back. Working on it was a fabulous journey."
Sharman Joshi denied being approached for the â3 Idiots' sequel. "I've not been informed about it so far, but I hope it happens," he said.
