Sharman Joshi on his struggle & journey; Actor celebrates 25 years in cinema

Actor Sharman Joshi has spoken out about completing 25 years in the film industry. While giving an exclusive quote to IANS, he reminisced about his journey and the major points. The ‘Golmaal’ actor opened up about his journey in making a mark without no film background, starting with theatre and the experiences he faced. “It has been almost 25 years since my first break and as you know, I don’t come from a film background. I come from theatre," he said. Early on, I had three options in mind: becoming an actor, a lawyer, or a businessman, but I chose to take the leap into this world.""My first appearance was a cameo in Godmother, and then Style happened quite unexpectedly. We were all newcomers, incredibly excited, and that energy was truly irreplaceable. I still love that film, and it means so much to me that people continue to remember and talk about it even today."The 'Xcuse Me' actress further mentioned, "It's hard to believe it's been a quarter of a century since I entered the film industry. Theatre has always been an integral part of my journey as well, and I continue to pursue it with the same passion. I recently completed 100 shows of Raju Raja Ram and am currently planning an English play in January. "I hope the journey continues further with more fruitful opportunities, and that I keep entertaining audiences with good films and theatre.” Sharman Joshi also expressed his thoughts on the 16-year anniversary of his hit movie "3 Idiots." He reflected on the film's continued success and the effect it has had on audiences despite the years that have passed since its release. "Whenever I meet people, they naturally mention 3 Idiots, but they also fondly bring up Style, and that really makes me happy. In fact, Rajkumar Hirani sir had noticed me in Style, and later, when 3 Idiots came along, he told me that he had always intended to work with me someday which eventually led to that opportunity. Today, as 3 Idiots completes 16 years, I feel immense gratitude. Every time I think about it, it brings a smile to my face. The appreciation I received for my role as Raju Rastogi is something I deeply cherish, and I carry so many fond memories from that film especially the interview scene, which was incredibly emotional to shoot."Sharman added, "When we were making 3 Idiots, none of us imagined it would become such a phenomenal and timeless film that continues to be loved even today. I'm truly grateful to God for being so kind to me over these 25 years and for all the opportunities I've received."