Rohit Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi revive 2006 'Golmaal' nostalgia for new installment
Mumbai, May 14
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty stirred nostalgia as he recreated the iconic race car scene from the 2006 hit 'Golmaal', featuring actors Arshad Warsi and Sharman Joshi for the latest installment of the comedy franchise.
Rohit, Arshad and Sharman shared the scene from "Golmaal: Fun Unlimited," which was released in 2006. The scene had Arshad, who plays Madhav and Sharman, essayed the role of Laxman, in a chaotic car race designed to win the heart of a girl named Nirali.
In this particular sequence, Sharman's character, disguised as a woman, and Madhav are seen sitting in a race car and waving. The video then transitions from their characters 20 years ago to the present day, recreating the same iconic waving scene.
"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," Rohit wrote in the caption.
Arshad shared the video and said that 20 years since the first installment came and nothing has changed.
"20 years and nothing has changed. Golmaal will keep entertaining you..." he wrote.
For Sharman, the scene is "Baap of all throwbacks" as he mentioned.
The first installment of the Golmaal film series, it stars Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad and Sharman along with Rimi Sen and Paresh Rawal.
It is reportedly based on Harsh Shivsharan's Marathi play Ghar Ghar, which also inspired Vora's Gujarati play Aflatoon, in turn one of the inspirations for the film.
The film was followed by 4 sequels such as Golmaal Returns, which released in 2008, 2010's Golmaal 3 and Golmaal Again, which hit the silver screen in 2017.
All the films starred Ajay, Arshad, Tusshar, Sanjay Mishra, Vrajesh Hirjee and Mukesh Tiwari, with Shreyas Talpade appearing in three, Kunal Khemu and Johnny Lever in two. Actor Akshay Kumar will be joining the fifth installment.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Rohit Shetty needs to go back to his comedy roots. His recent movies have become too formulaic - car chases, item songs, and the same jokes. But this throwback gives me hope! Arshad Warsi is the soul of Golmaal. Madhav's expressions are pure gold.
Imagine watching this scene after 20 years - Sharman in that ridiculous wig and saree, Madhav's clueless face. Comedy doesn't need fancy sets or CGI. It's the writing and actors. Please keep Paresh Rawal and Johnny Lever in the new one too. They complete the Golmaal universe. ❤️
I was 8 when my dad took me to watch Golmaal in a single-screen theatre. I still remember the whole hall laughing non-stop during the 'Main to sirf 7 saal ka hoon' scene. This franchise is a time machine. Hope Akshay Kumar's addition doesn't ruin the dynamic. 🤞
Honestly, I'm excited but also skeptical. The last few sequels just rehashed the same jokes with bigger budgets. Golmaal 1 had heart. That scene where Madhav keeps calling Laxman 'Laxman bhai' still makes me laugh. Hope this new one feels fresh, not just a cash grab. Abhi aati hai toh dekhne jaayenge.
Finally some good news! 2025 needs entertainment, not stress. Arshad Warsi is underrated - his comic timing is impeccable. Sharman too deserves more credit. And Ajay Devgn's straight-faced humor is
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