Mumbai – December 28, 2025 (IANS)
Actor Sharman Joshi marked a half‑century since the release of his memorable film “Style” on Sunday.
On social media, Joshi reflected that the movie was never intended to be a serious drama; it was meant purely for fun. In a note on Instagram, he wrote, “Hard to believe it’s been 25 years since STYLE! This is one of the most fun films I have worked in. It was carefree, goofy, and happily unpolished. The film didn’t ask to be taken seriously; it just wanted to evoke a good time, and somehow pulled you along with it (sic).”
He also thought back to his character, Bantu, a laid‑back student who tries to succeed through shortcuts. “I enjoyed playing an aimless college boy along with Sahil Khan. Our characters were not ‘heroes’ nor underdogs; just two lazy, overconfident boys trying to take shortcuts in life. Our back‑and‑forth banter gave the film its pulsating energy. Riya Sen and Shillpi Sharma, our co‑stars, were a perfect foil,” he added.
Joshi praised the director, N. Chandra, saying he kept the focus on entertainment. “It was great to work with director N. Chandra. He made the film with a simple intention — to entertain. It mixed slapstick humour, pranks, and mistaken identities with an unexpected murder mystery angle,” he recalled.
The actor also highlighted how a simple on‑screen gesture became a cultural hit. “The ‘handshake‑turned‑foot shake’ became a rage and turned cult. People started mimicking it, and it went on to become a STYLE moment,” he wrote.
He concluded that “STYLE” remains etched in fans’ memories even after 25 years because it stayed true to its purpose and didn’t try to be something it wasn’t. “Twenty‑five years later, STYLE is still memorable because it was honest about what it wanted to be — a fun, unpretentious snapshot of youth,” Joshi noted.
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