Audience Can’t Keep Calm as the OG Laxman aka Sharman Joshi Joins the Cast of Golmaal 5, Fan Declares “He is very important for Golmaal”

The fandom of the iconic Golmaal franchise are in for a nostalgic treat as the OG Laxman aka Sharman Joshi has joined the cast of Golmaal 5, the much-anticipated installment of Rohit Shetty’s blockbuster comedy universe. On the filmmaker’s birthday, Sharman Joshi surprised his fans by dropping an exciting update about Golmaal 5, the fifth installment and marking a full circle for the fans of the franchise.

And now, fans all over social media have expressed excitement to watch Sharman revive his character, Laxman. Joshi’s admirers are sure that his involvement will bring back the comical madness of the original, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited. “Sharman Joshi hai toh dekhni padegi, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited jaisa maza aayega,” wrote a user, while another expressed, “The one thing that’s exciting is Sharman is back!”

From stating, “Real Laxman is back,” to “OG Sharman Joshi,” to “The OG Laxman” and “OMG, Sharman Joshi is back!” his fans cannot keep calm to see him bring the original spark in the upcoming installment. A user shared, “Finally, OG Laxman (Sharman Joshi) is back…biggest surprise of 2026!” and another simply stated, “Sharman Joshi is very important for Golmaal!”

Sharman Joshi played a pivotal role in Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, where his quirky yet innocent shade as Laxman became one of the most unforgettable characters in the film. With Joshi’s comic timing and his lighthearted dynamics with his co-stars, the character quickly connected with the audience, becoming a fan favourite!

Now, nearly 20 years later, Sharman Joshi’s return to the iconic franchise has sparked immense excitement among his fans. And going by the comments of “OG Laxman” pouring in, the hype is real among the audience who have long hoped to see the original chaos unfold.

Sharman is expected to kickstart shooting later this month. Directed by Rohit Shetty, Golmaal 5 will be led by Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar and is currently slated for a big-screen release in 2027.