Mumbai:
Actor Sharman Joshi, who is baskingin the glory of his recently released solo hero film FerrariKi Sawari, says that even though he would strive forblockbuster films, his primary motive would be to be a part ofgood films as that would eventually reflect at the box office.
Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Ferrari Ki Sawarifeatured Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and child actor RitvikSahore.
"I am member of a club that is here to make good cinema orstriving towards making good cinema. It is a new club and itassures you that figures will come. That (figures) issecondary and that will happen, primary motive is to strivetowards making good cinema," Sharman told PTI in an interview.
"We have seen a film like 3 Idiots being the biggestblockbusters of the year. It is one of the best films. Therewill be no compromise on box office. But the primary agenda isto make good films. You make a good film you get love andaffection from audiences and that will convert into numbers.For sure, I will be striving for blockbuster (film). I can givethat assurance. But then we are all humans," he added.
Released on June 15, Ferrari Ki Sawari had a lowopening, but gradually the film picked up and did a businessof Rs 25 crore worldwide.
Asked why the film did not pick up on day one, the33-year-old actor said, "That was meant to be. That wasexpected. It is my first solo film and I do not have a boxoffice standing. That was a ground reality and we are notshying away from that. Vidhu Vinod Chopra is completely awareof this; we were not expecting an opening."
"We were expecting our content would do the talking. Thefirst day opening of Rs 3 crore is a huge figure for mecompared to other standards, which my other films have opened.
Read: Ferrari Ki Sawaari's box office success makes Sharman happy
The credit goes to Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, whohas written the dialogues and coming after 3 Idiots andalso that the promos were liked by all," he said.
Ferrari Ki Sawari is debutant director Rajesh Mapuskar'sfun-filled story of small guys and their big dreams and howthese dreams turn into a mad comedy of errors. It has openedto positive reviews from the film industry and audiencereactions.
"On the day of the release, we had several feelingslike for trade (box office collection), our colleagues fromthe business (producers and distributors), etc. But we had gotwarm reception from the people from the industry already, sothe nerves were not that much on the premiere night or the dayof the release. But there was a sense of keenness to go outand watch it with the public," Sharman said.
"Boman and I went at night at a theatre and we sawaudiences applauding and both of us were delighted. I wassatisfied with the way audience was reacting," he added.
Asked if he would love to do solo films, Sharmansaid, "No, I think it is not cool to look at films as whetherthey are solo films or ensemble. It is a little shallow. It islike wanting to be part of scripts that excites me and then itcould be a solo hero project or with ensemble cast.
"I believe in complete entertainers. A film does nothave to give message all the time. I am going to work acrossall genres including absolute entertainers, action films. I amgoing to strive to work in all possible genres. I am going tokeep it exciting for myself and audience."
Sharman would now be seen next in Tanuja Chandra directedfilm, which will be produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
"My next film is a romantic drama with two boys and a girl.
It is Tanuja Chandra's movie. We will start shooting for itprobably by the end of year or early next year."
Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Ferrari Ki Sawarifeatured Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani and child actor RitvikSahore.
"I am member of a club that is here to make good cinema orstriving towards making good cinema. It is a new club and itassures you that figures will come. That (figures) issecondary and that will happen, primary motive is to strivetowards making good cinema," Sharman told PTI in an interview.
"We have seen a film like 3 Idiots being the biggestblockbusters of the year. It is one of the best films. Therewill be no compromise on box office. But the primary agenda isto make good films. You make a good film you get love andaffection from audiences and that will convert into numbers.For sure, I will be striving for blockbuster (film). I can givethat assurance. But then we are all humans," he added.
Released on June 15, Ferrari Ki Sawari had a lowopening, but gradually the film picked up and did a businessof Rs 25 crore worldwide.
Asked why the film did not pick up on day one, the33-year-old actor said, "That was meant to be. That wasexpected. It is my first solo film and I do not have a boxoffice standing. That was a ground reality and we are notshying away from that. Vidhu Vinod Chopra is completely awareof this; we were not expecting an opening."
"We were expecting our content would do the talking. Thefirst day opening of Rs 3 crore is a huge figure for mecompared to other standards, which my other films have opened.
Read: Ferrari Ki Sawaari's box office success makes Sharman happy
The credit goes to Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, whohas written the dialogues and coming after 3 Idiots andalso that the promos were liked by all," he said.
Ferrari Ki Sawari is debutant director Rajesh Mapuskar'sfun-filled story of small guys and their big dreams and howthese dreams turn into a mad comedy of errors. It has openedto positive reviews from the film industry and audiencereactions.
"On the day of the release, we had several feelingslike for trade (box office collection), our colleagues fromthe business (producers and distributors), etc. But we had gotwarm reception from the people from the industry already, sothe nerves were not that much on the premiere night or the dayof the release. But there was a sense of keenness to go outand watch it with the public," Sharman said.
"Boman and I went at night at a theatre and we sawaudiences applauding and both of us were delighted. I wassatisfied with the way audience was reacting," he added.
Asked if he would love to do solo films, Sharmansaid, "No, I think it is not cool to look at films as whetherthey are solo films or ensemble. It is a little shallow. It islike wanting to be part of scripts that excites me and then itcould be a solo hero project or with ensemble cast.
"I believe in complete entertainers. A film does nothave to give message all the time. I am going to work acrossall genres including absolute entertainers, action films. I amgoing to strive to work in all possible genres. I am going tokeep it exciting for myself and audience."
Sharman would now be seen next in Tanuja Chandra directedfilm, which will be produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
"My next film is a romantic drama with two boys and a girl.
It is Tanuja Chandra's movie. We will start shooting for itprobably by the end of year or early next year."
