Rohit Shetty’s ‘Golmaal 5’: Shreyas Talpade spills the beans
The ‘Golmaal’ series, directed by Rohit Shetty, has a massive fan following eagerly awaiting the next installment of the comic caper. After the release of ‘Golmaal Again’ in 2017, fans have been waiting for news of ‘Golmaal 5’. Recently, ETimes caught up with actor Shreyas Talpade, who spilled the beans on the next ‘Golmaal’ film, his fondest memories of the set, and his bond with his co-stars. Here are some excerpts:
Fans are eagerly waiting for ‘Golmaal 5’. What can the audience expect different this time around?
Shreyas Talpade revealed that even the team is eagerly waiting to hear about the story from Rohit Shetty. The director and Ajay Devgn had announced that they would be making the next installment of the franchise just before the pandemic hit, but due to COVID, everything was put on hold. Only Rohit knows the story, and once they are informed, the team will talk more about it. However, the fans and they are all eagerly waiting for it.
What are your fondest memories associated with the ‘Golmaal’ series?
Shreyas Talpade shared that he has many fond memories of shooting for the films, from the day he was called for ‘Golmaal Returns’ till the shoot of ‘Golmaal Again’. According to him, every day on the set was like a party and picnic. Talpade credits this to Rohit Shetty, saying that the director creates a fun and lively atmosphere on his set, where everyone jokes around, sings and dances, and works sincerely when it’s time to do so. The off-screen chemistry translates on-screen and is what the audience loves about the characters, the story, and the franchise. He concluded that everyone on the ‘Golmaal’ set is like family, and his bonding with his co-stars, including Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu, and Arshad Warsi, is evident when they shoot the film.
In conclusion, while the fans eagerly wait for ‘Golmaal 5’, Shreyas Talpade reassured everyone that they, too, are waiting. Until then, memories of the previous ‘Golmaal’ films will suffice, where the cast and crew had a blast on set, cementing life-long friendships.
