The partnership between director Sooraj Barjatya and superstar Salman Khan is legendary. Together, they have given Bollywood some of its most iconic family entertainers, including Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!, and Hum Saath Saath Hain. In a recent interview, Barjatya got honest about their collaboration and explained the biggest challenge in creating a new film with the superstar today.
The Challenge Of A Scrapped Action Film
Sooraj Barjatya revealed that he was planning to direct Salman Khan in an action film but eventually decided to shelve the project. He explained that he couldn’t crack the right character and story that would do justice to Salman’s current age and stardom. He stated, “Until all of this does not come together, it doesn’t make sense to make a film.” The director frankly admitted, “Today to make something relevant and fresh for him at his age is a bigger challenge.” This shows his commitment to quality over simply cashing in on their hit combination.
A Positive Outlook On Salman’s Career
In recent years, some of Salman Khan’s films like Tiger 3 and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan have not met the high expectations of his fans. However, Sooraj Barjatya is confident in his friend and collaborator. Defending the actor, he said, “I think it happens in everyone’s life… it is just that he is a celebrity; that’s why he gets so much attention.” Barjatya added that everyone should be allowed to learn from their mistakes and showed immense faith in the actor’s resilience. “He is such a good person; he is so strong that he is going to come back in a very big way,” he said.
Iconic Duo’s Current Projects
For now, fans will have to wait for a reunion, as both are busy with their respective projects. Sooraj Barjatya is currently working on his next family drama, Prem Ki Shaadi, which will star Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari in the lead roles. Meanwhile, Salman Khan has begun shooting for Battle of Galwan, a highly anticipated war drama based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict, directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
Will ‘Prem’ Return?
While there is no official announcement of their next film together, Barjatya’s thoughtful comments show the deep respect and understanding he has for Salman Khan’s journey as an actor. He is not willing to make a film with the superstar unless the script is perfect and relevant. This has left fans hopeful that whenever the iconic duo does decide to team up again, it will be for a special film that brings back the magic of ‘Prem’ in a new and exciting way.
About The Sooraj Barjatya-Salman Khan Collaboration
Sooraj Barjatya and Salman Khan are one of Bollywood’s most successful director-actor duos. Their collaboration began with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), which made Salman Khan a superstar. They went on to create all-time classics like Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! (1994), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), defining the genre of family-friendly entertainers in Indian cinema.
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