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Rather than waiting for solo roles, Joshi happy doing supporting roles

After delivering box office hits with ensemble cast such as 3 idiots (2009), Golmaal (2006) and Rang De Basanti (2006), actor Sharman Joshi (right) has no reason to complain. But ask him if there’s a fear of getting typecast while playing these supporting roles, the actor says the term supporting is quite subjective. “If you talk about these three films, each one of us had our own significant parts to play. (Also), I somehow find this categorising very insulting to my creative thinking. As an actor, I have never thought of my films or characters like that – whether they have been solo or ensemble. We have to grow beyond that,” he says.

Joshi strongly feels it’s eventually about the work an actor does. “As long as we enjoy the film and enjoy how we portrayed our character, it should suffice. Rest of it, should be left up to the audience. I’m not going to be crazy about anything nor am I looking for special things to do in my career.”

Joshi doesn’t wish to restrict himself to solo roles. “Honestly, I can’t sit back and say that only do a film if I have a solo role. I’d rather do these things and not miss out on being a part of a classic,” he says. About his inspiration, the actor says, “Clint Eastwood inspires me for being someone making back to back Oscar-winning films even after he’s passed the age of 80. Just like him, I want to do plenty of things in future.”