Shreyas Talpade says Om Shanti Om doesn’t consider Golmaal a ‘mistake’, answers whether he felt elated by ensemble film star Bollywood News

Bollywood December 16, 2023

Director Shreyas Talpade says it was not a mistake to take on supporting roles in big-budget films and stands by his decision to act in films like ‘Om Shanti Om’ and ‘Golmaal’. .

Shreyas Talpade News Shreyas Talpade spoke about why he chose to play supporting roles in films like Om Shanti Om and Golmaal. (Photo: Shreyas Talpade/Instagram)

Shreyas Talpade He first shot to fame when he appeared in Nagesh Kukunoor’s ‘Iqbal’ and soon after, he took on supporting roles in ‘Om Shanti Om’, ‘Housefull’ series and ‘Golmaal’ series. Recently, while reflecting on her career, Shreyas said she is proud of the choices she has made. When asked if he regrets that she was cast in a supporting role when she could have played the lead role, he replied: Shreyas says he is going to work. It was a dream for him to work with Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan.

“I don’t think these films (‘Om Shanti Om’, ‘Housefull’, ‘Golmaal’) are my fault because they were made at a time when I was completely new to the industry. Because it happened to me,” he said on Bollywood Bubble. Shreyas said that getting the chance to work with director Farah Khan and actor Shah Rukh Khan was “a huge deal for a guy like me” and that at that point in his career, “this is I felt like it was something I wanted to do right.” now. “

Shreyas played SRK’s best friend in the film and said that even after 16 years, people appreciate their chemistry. “The chemistry between those two friends is still talked about (in Om Shanti Om). I don’t think it was a mistake and I don’t regret my decision,” he said. He added that he is ready to jump into any role. “I said whatever role it was, I’d do it,” he said.

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Regarding Golmaal, Shreyas said the film’s gags are still going viral in reels and memes, and in that respect the film’s “reach has been phenomenal”, which has benefited him as well. He claimed that he took on Golmaal because he “loved the story” and “wanted to be a part of the series.”

Shreyas said others may have perceived his career differently as he probably didn’t get many lead roles as he was in supporting roles, but his hit-to-flop ratio is still enviable. he said. Recently, Shreyas suffered a heart attack in Mumbai and underwent medical treatment, but he is now stable.

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Date first published: December 16, 2023, 19:40 IST

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