'Golmaal: Fun Unlimited' turns 20: Rohit Shetty recreates iconic chase scene with Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, promises fans "happy days" soon
Mumbai, May 14
There was a time when four jobless boys, a blind couple, a runaway car and one iconic character named 'Vasooli Bhai' had moviegoers laughing non-stop in theatres.
Back in 2006, 'Golmaal: Fun Unlimited' arrived in cinemas without massive expectations. However, what followed was something nobody really saw coming. The comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and led by Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor and Sharman Joshi slowly became one of Bollywood's most loved comedy entertainers.
The film's quirky humour, chaotic situations and one-liners connected instantly with audiences. Supporting actors including Paresh Rawal, Sushmita Mukherjee and Mukesh Tiwari added even more madness to the story, making the film evergreen for an entire generation of viewers.
Now, nearly 20 years later, Rohit Shetty has once again sent fans into nostalgia mode. The filmmaker, on Thursday, took to Instagram to share a special video recreating one of the funniest and viral moments from the original film.
On Thursday, the filmmaker shared a special video on Instagram recreating one of the funniest moments from the original film. The clip paired footage from 2006 with scenes recreated in 2026, which instantly brought back memories for longtime fans of the franchise.
The recreated scene featured the iconic sequence where Arshad Warsi's character Madhav and Sharman Joshi's character Laxman are seen speeding away in a race car while dramatically waving at people around them. What made the scene legendary back then was Sharman Joshi hilariously disguised as a woman during the chase.
The scene remains one of the most talked-about comedy moments from the film and continues to trend as a viral meme online.
The new video recreated the sequence almost frame-by-frame, smoothly transitioning between the old footage and the newly shot visuals. Fans flooded the comments section soon after the clip was posted, with many calling it a "childhood memory" and others saying the video instantly took them back to simpler days.
Along with the video, Rohit added a caption that read, "Driving down the memory lane! How old were you when you watched the first Golmaal? We promise you'll relive those happy days very soon... filming in progress."
Actor Arshad Warsi also shared the video and celebrated the franchise's long journey. Reflecting on the film's lasting popularity, he wrote, "20 years and nothing has changed, Golmaal will keep entertaining you..."
After the success of 'Golmaal: Fun Unlimited,' the franchise expanded with 'Golmaal Returns,' 'Golmaal 3' and 'Golmaal Again.' While the storyline for the upcoming fifth instalment remains under wraps, Shetty recently confirmed that Akshay Kumar will also play a key role in the upcoming film.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm from the US and somehow stumbled upon Golmaal on Netflix a few years back. This chase scene is one of the funniest things I've ever seen in any language. The way Sharman Joshi's character is so serious while dressed as a woman is absolute cinema. Can't wait to see the 5th installment — it's rare for a comedy franchise to stay this beloved after two decades.
Honestly, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited still holds up better than most modern comedies. The humor wasn't cheap — it was the perfect mix of slapstick and situational comedy. Paresh Rawal's blind character and the whole 'I can't drive at night' bit still cracks me up. But I hope this time they don't overdo the VFX and keep the raw humor that made the original special. Bhai, no item songs please! 🙏
This video made my evening! I remember watching Golmaal on the big screen with my family during summer vacations in 2007. The scene where they all pretend to be blind still has us in splits every time. Rohit Shetty's promise that we'll "relive those happy days" gives me hope — Bollywood needs more pure comedies like this, less over-the-top action. And Akshay Kumar joining? That's a treat! 🎉
I'm a huge fan of international cinema and Golmaal is genuinely one of the best comedy films I've seen. The way Rohit Shetty handles physical comedy with such precision is rare. This recreation looks awesome — the smooth transition between old and new footage shows how much care he has for the franchise. Only minor concern: the later sequels lost some charm with too many characters. Hope #5 focuses more on the original trio's chemistry. Still, very excited! 🚗
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