Shreyas Talpade says he doesn’t consider Om Shanti Om, Golmaal as ‘mistakes’, answers if he felt upstaged by stars in ensemble films

Shreyas played SRK’s best friend in the film, and said that 16 years later, people still appreciate their chemistry. “The chemistry of those two friends is still talked about (in Om Shanti Om). I don’t think it was a mistake in any way and neither do I regret my decisions,” he said. He added that he was ready to jump on board, no matter what the role was. “I said whatever the role is, I will do that,” he said.

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For Golmaal, Shreyas said that the gags from the film are still circulated in Reels and memes and in that respect, the film’s “reach has been phenomenal”, which has also benefitted him. He insisted that he took up Golmaal because he “loved the story” and “wanted to be a part of the franchise.”

Shreyas said that even though others might have perceived his career differently as he probably did not get many leading parts because he took up supporting roles, his ratio of hits to flops is still enviable. Recently, Shreyas underwent a medical procedure after he suffered a heart attack in Mumbai but he is stable now.