'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' a game changer for me: Sharman Joshi

New Delhi: He may have won hearts with his funny college boy image in blockbusters like 'Rang De Basanti' and '3 Idiots' but actor Sharman Joshi feels that it is his upcoming solo film 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' which will be a game changer for him in Bollywood.

This movie is extra special for Sharman as it is his first solo project in a decade-old-career and he will be seen tackling the role of a father for the first time on-screen.

"This is possibly a dream role. It is a special film because it is my first solo film in such a big production house and it is going to be a game changer in terms of my commercial standing if it's accepted at the box office. But I don't work for box office only. I like to do a good film with consideration towards the box office," Sharman told PTI.

The 33-year-old, who became a rage after portraying the bold and beautiful Silk in 'The Dirty Picture', will be seen in a Lavani item number 'Mala jau dya na ghari' in Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions' 'Ferrari Ki Sawari'.
According to sources, Vidya insisted on being featured in a red sari instead of the traditional green attire for the Lavani number. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
If the success of 'The Dirty Picture' has revealed the 'sensual' side of Vidya Balan, it has also left her superstitious about the colour red. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
That's one reason she insisted on a red sari for her item number in 'Ferrari Ki Sawari'. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
Vidya, who sizzled in a red hot sari in the first teaser of 'The Dirty Picture', feels people were unable to picture her sensual side, and so she was never offered an item number before. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
Actress Vidya Balan is screening her first ever item number in 'Ferrari Ki Sawari' to a group of Lavani dancers to ensure that it is perfect. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
The 34-year-old has been learning authentic Lavani steps for the song 'Mala Jao Dya Na Ghari' from a group of Kohlapur dancers and decided to show them the song before it hits the screens. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
"We want the song to look purely authentic, although we are in talks with a bunch of Lavani dancers from Kolhapur for the first test screening," said director Rajesh Mapuskar. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
The movie stars Sharman Joshi in the lead role. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
It is produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
Balan spent three weeks rehearsing the dance step with the troupe from Kolhapur. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
"It is a great song. It is strange that I was once criticised for my lack of dancing skills but now have been asked to do an item number. I am not a dancer but now I have started enjoying dancing after 'The Dirty Picture'," Balan had said. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
'Ferrari Ki Sawari', set to be released on June 15, revolves around a child, his father (Sharman Joshi) and grandfather (Boman Irani). A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
It is about a child's dream to play cricket, and in a bid to fulfill his dream enters the twisted tale of a Ferrari. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
The story takes an interesting turn when Sharman is instructed to steal Sachin's Ferrari. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
The theatrical trailer of 'Ferrari Ki Sawari' shows Sharman mentioning that Sachin owns a Ferrari. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
Actor Sharman Joshi-starrer 'Ferrari Ki Sawari' has become the first Indian film shot at the Lord's in England. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra told reporters it was tough to secure permission for the shoot. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
This is the first film shot at the Lord's stadium. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
Director Rajesh Mapuskar said: The Dirty Picture was such a huge hit that Balan feels that red is her lucky colour. The result is looking fantastic. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
Directed by Raju Hirani's assistant, Rajesh Mapuskar, 'Ferrari Ki Sawari' is about a person who believes in dreaming big no matter how difficult it is to achieve and wants his son to have the same passion for his dream. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
The film is a heart-warming tale of unconditional love between a father, played by Sharman Joshi, and his son and is about the young boy's dream to play cricket at the Lords stadium. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
The film, also starring Boman Irani, releases on June 15. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra 'Ferrai Ki Sawari' marks the next big release from his production after '3 Idiots' and the 'Munnabhai' series. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
There is a buzz cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar is likely to make an appearance in 'Ferrari Ki Sawari'. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
There master blaster has not only allowed the makers to use his name in the film but has also agreed to do a small cameo, for which he will shoot after the IPL. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
While the makers remained tight-lipped about the much hyped cameo, Chopra said he is happy to use Sachin's name in the film. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.
"There is a mention of him in the film. We are happy that we got to use his name in the film. For that (special appearance) you will have to see the film. I can't say about it now. I would love everyone to watch the film," Chopra said. A still from 'Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari'.

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Sharman Joshi in 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari'

The 33-year-old essays the role of a middle class Parsi named Roosi while actor Boman Irani plays Sharman's father Behram. Sharman says this character was difficult to portray because he is nothing like that in real life.

"I have never played a character so out of my skin... You have personal traits in every character but I have created a thick shield in front of this character, only if you look behind that shield you will see my personality. As an actor this is something I have craved for."

Directed by debutante Rajesh Mapuskar, the movie follows the story of Roosi and his struggle to arrange for a huge sum of money to get his son Kayo, a cricket enthusiast, play at Lords.

The film is co-written by Rajkumar Hirani and is a Vidhu Vinod Chopra production. It will hit the theaters on June 15. Sharman says that initially everyone was sceptical about him playing a father's role and he auditioned for the film 30-40 times over a period of six months.

"We all were initially sceptical whether I will be able to pull of the father's part. Rajesh was still not sure because of which we had 30-40 auditions for a couple of month. We worked on various looks, emotional quotient of the character. It was after this that I was granted the role. "There was a time gap of six months before the movie went on floors so during which we had several workshops. We have worked intensely on the script and once we started shooting everything fell into place," he said.

The actors believes taking on this project has given him the confidence and patience to do better work and he is in no rush to break away from the so called tag of a 'comedy star'.

"I have never thought that I have to break free from any tag given to me because I understand that it is derived from the kind of work I do. At the end of the day it is in my hand to change that perception. I know as an actor I want to do every kind of role and experiment with myself, but I am in no rush... I am here for long," Sharman said.

The actor's next project is director Tanuja Chandra's 'Chithiyaan', a romantic drama produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.