Film Guru Sooraj Barjatya, the creator of Salman Khan’s on-screen persona Prem, is in plan to team up with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in one of his new ventures. In an interview, Barjatya expressed his enthusiasm about working with the industry’s leading man once again. He said that he was writing a new script which will definitely bring back the character that captured everybody’s hearts: Prem; but this time, more matured. The project, though being developed at present, is likely to give a new perspective in relation to the character, which is more relatable to Salman’s current age and retains the fun, charm, and family values that made the character so iconic.
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The director said that, although the new version of Prem will retain what people love in him, the character will be used to tell a more mature narrative in it as his and Salman’s personal growth reflects over the years. This was proving to be more time-consuming to get right than he had originally anticipated because he wants to create a version of the character which will feel honest to both the actor and to audiences.
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Sooraj Barjatya and Salman Khan first collaborated in 1989 with Maine Pyar Kiya, which introduced the world to Prem, the quintessential lover boy. Their partnership continued with successful films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, cementing their place as one of Bollywood’s most beloved director-actor duos.
Apart from working on his new show with Salman, Barjatya is also entering digital space with Rajshri Productions. He is set to become a showrunner for the first time as the emotional ride Bada Naam Karenge is based out of Ujjain and Ratlam. A heartwarming series that talks about self-discovery and family bonds, the show features Ritik Ghanshani, Ayesha Kaduskar, and Kanwaljeet Singh in the lead.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan will soon be seen in Sikandar, which is set to hit Eid 2025, starring along with Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, and others.
