Aamir Khan Gave 2 Hits With R Madhavan And Sharman Joshi; Can You Guess? – News18

Aamir Khan is one of the most bankable actors in the Hindi film industry. He is known for his brilliant contributions to Indian cinema. He has experimented with a lot of important themes that resonate with society to date. Some of these films include Rang De Basanti, Lagaan, PK and 3 Idiots. Both Rang De Basanti and 3 Idiots were blockbuster hits. Besides their compelling storylines, it had one thing in common — both are also remembered for the inclusion of actors R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi.

Rang De Basanti was released at the cinemas on January 26, 2006, and 3 Idiots hit the big screens on December 25, 2009. Both films turned out to be superhits and received accolades from the audience and critics. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed Rang De Basanti. It also starred Soha Ali Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, and R Madhavan.

Rajkumar Hirani directed 3 Idiots. It boasted a cast starring Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor and Boman Irani. 3 Idiots was produced on a budget of Rs 55 crore and ended up earning a total of Rs 400 crore at the box office. It became the highest-grossing film of 2009.

Apart from these aspects, both films are remembered for their impressive soundtracks as well. The song titled Khalbali from the movie Rang De Basanti still resonates with the audience. AR Rahman, Nacim & Mohammed Aslam have lent their vocals to this track. AR Rahman had composed the music, while Prasoon Joshi & Nacim penned the lyrics.

This song named Aal Izz Well from 3 Idiots was a hit number as well. Sonu Nigam, Swanand Kirkire & Shaan have lent their vocals to this track. Swanand penned the lyrics, while Shantanu Moitra curated the music of this track.

There is an interesting anecdote associated with the performances of these actors. It shows how they went to great lengths to imbibe realism in their acts. In an interview with a portal, Aamir Khan revealed about this incident. He revealed that there’s a scene in 3 Idiots where the characters Rancho (Aamir), Farhan (Madhavan), and Raju (Sharman) sit on the steps of a college tank. They indulge in alcohol and later find themselves in a humorous situation outside the dean’s house. To enhance the realism of the scene, the actors decided to consume real alcohol, immersing themselves in the moment.