Ferrari Ki Sawaari: Sharman Joshi's first solo hit

Mumbai: Actor Sharman Joshi, who is basking in the glory of his recently released solo hero film 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari', says that even though he would strive for blockbuster films, his primary motive would be to be a part of good films as that would eventually reflect at the box office. Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari' featured Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and child actor Ritvik Sahore.

"I am member of a club that is here to make good cinema or striving towards making good cinema. It is a new club and it assures you that figures will come. That (figures) is secondary and that will happen, primary motive is to strive towards making good cinema," Sharman told PTI in an interview."

"We have seen a film like '3 Idiots' being the biggest blockbusters of the year. It is one of the best films. There will be no compromise on box office. But the primary agenda is to make good films. You make a good film you get love and affection from audiences and that will convert into numbers. I will be striving for blockbuster (film). I can give that assurance. But then we are all humans," he added.

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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$Ferrari Ki Sawaari: Sharman Joshi\'s first solo hit$

\'Ferrari Ki Sawari\' is debutant director Rajesh Mapuskar\'s fun-filled story of small guys and their big dreams.

Released on June 15, 'Ferrari Ki Sawari' had a low opening, but gradually the film picked up and did a business of Rs 25 crore worldwide.

Asked why the film did not pick up on day one, the 33-year-old actor said, "That was meant to be. That was expected. It is my first solo film and I do not have a box office standing. That was a ground reality and we are not shying away from that. Vidhu Vinod Chopra is completely aware of this; we were not expecting an opening."

"We were expecting our content would do the talking. The first day opening of Rs 3 crore is a huge figure for me compared to other standards, which my other films have opened. The credit goes to Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, who has written the dialogues and coming after '3 Idiots'... and also that the promos were liked by all," he said.

'Ferrari Ki Sawari' is debutant director Rajesh Mapuskar's fun-filled story of small guys and their big dreams and how these dreams turn into a mad comedy of errors. It has opened to positive reviews from the film industry and audience reactions.

"On the day of the release, we had several feelings like for trade (box office collection), our colleagues from the business (producers and distributors), etc. But we had got warm reception from the people from the industry already, so the nerves were not that much on the premiere night or the day of the release. But there was a sense of keenness to go out and watch it with the public," Sharman said.

"Boman and I went at night at a theatre and we saw audiences applauding and both of us were delighted. I was satisfied with the way audience was reacting," he added.

Asked if he would love to do solo films, Sharman said, "No...I think it is not cool to look at films as whether they are solo films or ensemble. It is a little shallow. It is like wanting to be part of scripts that excites me and then it could be a solo hero project or with ensemble cast."

"I believe in complete entertainers. A film does not have to give message all the time. I am going to work across all genres including absolute entertainers, action films. I am going to strive to work in all possible genres. I am going to keep it exciting for myself and audience."

Sharman would now be seen next in Tanuja Chandra directed film, which will be produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

"My next film is romantic drama with two boys and a girl. It is Tanuja Chandra's movie. We will start shooting for it probably by the end of year or early next year."