Sharman Joshi on <i>Rang De Basanti</i>
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The much-appreciated Godmother marked his entry into filmdom. After that Sharman Joshi was part of some forgettable flicks like Style and Excuse Me. However, his acting skills didn't go unnoticed. So much so, that even Rakeysh Mehra spotted a spark in him, and cast him in the ambitious Rang De Basanti. It's been a long journey for Sharman, but it has finally paid off...
How
has
the
journey
been
from
Godmother
to
Rang
De
Basanti?
Essentially
it's
been
a
journey
of
patience,
to
do
the
work
you
get
excited
about.
I
may
have
not
done
too
many
films
but
the
way
it
has
been,
has
been
more
fulfilling
as
an
actor.
There
has
been
some
maturity.
All
that
adds
to
the
overall
actor
that
you
eventually
become.
Tell
us
about
Rang
De
Basanti.
It
is
very
special
and
something
I
am
very
proud
of.
I
hope
that
the
audience
feels
the
same
way.
What
about
your
role
in
the
film?
I
play
a
character
named
Sukhwinder
(Sukhi).
He's
a
boy
from
a
small
town
in
Haryana
who
has
moved
on
to
Delhi
University
for
further
studies,
against
his
parents
wishes.
He
meets
this
bunch
of
friends
and
the
story
moves
on.
The
character
is
largely
fun
loving.
He
has
his
heart
on
his
sleeve
and
no
issues
with
anyone
or
even
himself.
He's
living
life
to
the
fullest.
How
did
Rakeysh
Mehra
approach
you
for
the
role?
I
just
went
and
met
him.
It
was
a
meeting
that
lasted
for
a
long
time.
Finally,
I
was
called
in
for
an
audition
for
the
film.
I
gave
the
audition
and
got
through.
That's
how
I
landed
the
role!
There
are
a
lot
of
other
youngsters
in
this
film.
Do
you
feel
that
you'll
get
overshadowed
by
any
of
them
or
even
by
Aamir?
I
don't
see
it
that
way.
In
the
sense,
I
just
look
at
the
work
on
hand
and
how
well
can
I
do
it.
I
see
how
well
can
I
contribute
to
the
character
and
so
to
the
film.
The
larger
picture
is
the
film.
Of
course,
it
is
important
that
I
do
my
job
really
well.
It
won't
work
if
I
start
thinking
about
what
the
others
are
doing
and
whether
I'll
be
overshadowed.
My
job
is
to
do
my
part
as
well
as
I
can
do,
so
that
it
can
complement
the
film
as
beautifully
as
it
can.
How
is
Rakeysh
Mehra
as
a
director?
Mr.
Mehra
is
very
special.
I
have
had
a
great
time
working
with
him.
I
don't
know
about
the
brief
given
to
the
other
actors,
but
I
can
tell
you
about
myself.
Whatever
the
scene
was,
we
would
have
discussions,
but
the
bottom
line
was
'Let's
have
fun.' I
think
that
is
very
important.
You
have
to
have
certain
mechanics
to
approach
a
scene.
But
when
the
camera
actually
rolls,
you
have
to
be
free
spirited,
so
the
scene
comes
alive.
I
sometimes
tend
to
get
too
technical
as
a
result
of
which
I
might
lose
the
live
wire
quality
to
the
scene.
So
when
after
every
brief,
Rakeysh
told
me
to
have
fun,
it
geared
me
up.
How
was
it
to
share
screen
space
with
Aamir
Khan?
It
was
an
absolute
honor.
One
can
only
dream
of
getting
such
an
opportunity.
Since
he
is
such
a
great
actor,
one
tends
to
get
in
awe
of
him.
Thankfully,
we
had
workshops
before
we
started
shooting.
So
the
nervous
tension
was
taken
care
of.
Aamir
is
a
man
of
humility.
Aamir
creates
such
an
atmosphere
that
you
can
just
be
yourself.
And
its
not
like
he
just
makes
the
actors
comfortable.
Even
the
technicians
and
crew
members
can
be
themselves.
All
in
all,
it
was
a
great
experience
working
with
him.
He
is
said
to
be
a
perfectionist.
Was
he
interfering
at
all?
That's
a
huge
misconception
about
him.
I
don't
know
where
it
comes
from.
It's
a
little
scary
how
the
media
can
paint
a
completely
different
picture
of
you,
when
actually
you're
someone
completely
different.
Of
course,
everyone
wants
to
do
his
or
her
work
in
the
best
possible
way.
But
as
far
has
interference
goes,
not
once
has
he
crossed
the
line
and
made
me
feel
uncomfortable
as
a
co-performer.
I
can
count
on
my
finger
tips.
There
are
a
couple
of
times
when
he
gave
suggestions
and
that
too
with
complete
care,
so
as
to
not
get
me
off
my
grounds.
We
knew
there
would
be
no
issues
if
we
didn't
take
it
up.
There
is
an
absolute
misconception
about
him.
Tell
us
about
your
co-stars.
The
day
I
met
all
of
them
including
Siddharth,
Kunal,
Atul,
Alice
and
Soha,
I
knew
that
I
would
get
along
with
them.
I
was
proven
right.
Before
the
shooting
even
started,
we
all
knew
each
other
so
well.
For
a
film
like
this,
which
is
about
friends,
it
is
important
to
know
the
person,
beneath
the
characters
also.
The
chemistry
emerges
naturally.
It
has
been
a
sheer
pleasure
to
work
with
each
and
everyone
of
them.
This
film
was
supposed
to
release
last
week.
It
got
postponed
due
to
certain
reasons.
Do
you
think
that
will
bring
down
the
prospects
of
the
film?
I
don't
know
about
that
because
I'm
an
actor.
All
this
is
technical
stuff.
But
honestly,
I
don't
think
so.
The
producers
and
distributors
will
be
able
to
answer
this
question,
best.
But
my
gut
feeling
as
a
common
man
is
that
a
week's
difference
will
not
really
make
a
difference.
What
is
your
comment
on
the
music
of
the
film?
It
is
so
appropriate
for
the
film
and
is
perfect
for
the
mood.
It
is
in
sync
with
the
script
and
at
the
same
time,
is
getting
popular.
It's
the
best
of
both
the
worlds.
My
personal
favorites
are
Rang
De
Basanti
and
Ru
Ba
Ru
and
Paathshaala.
The
script
seems
good,
the
music
is
doing
well
and
you
have
a
great
chemistry
with
the
co-actors.
What
on
the
whole
is
the
USP?
The
core
of
the
film
is
friendship.
So
I
think
in
this
case
it
would
be
the
natural
chemistry
that
emerged
among
the
actors.
I
think
it
will
being
the
script
alive
and
hopefully
set
the
screen
on
fire!
What
are
your
future
projects?
There
is
a
film
called
Golmaal
directed
by
Rohit
Shetty
which
is
on
floors
right
now.
The
songs
are
left
to
shoot.
That
should
release
by
August.
It
stars
Ajay
Devgan,
Arshar
Warsi,
Tusshar
Kapoor,
Paresh
Rawal
and
Rimmi
Sen.
What
about
The
Bachelor?
I
think
the
producer
would
be
the
best
person
to
answer
that.
The
film
is
ready
but
I
believe
that
he
is
having
some
problems
with
the
marketing.
With
Valentines
Day
coming
up,
tell
us,
which
is
your
most
memorable
Valentines
memory?
My
most
memorable
Valentine's
Day
was
the
second
year
of
courtship
with
my
wife.
We
were
seeing
each
other
for
eight
years
before
we
got
married.
In
the
second
year,
I
had
made
some
big
plans
for
Valentines!
I
had
decked
up
the
entire
car
with
balloons
and
confetti!
We
drove
down
to
Madh
Island.
I
had
carried
a
picnic
table
with
me.
We
had
set
is
up
on
the
beach
in
the
night.
There
was
good
food
and
wine!
I
lit
candles
but
they
could
not
be
lit
up
because
of
the
wind.
So
I
set
up
a
bonfire!
What
are
your
plans
this
year?
It's
too
early
to
say!
I'll
take
it
as
it
comes.