Filmmaker and director Sooraj Barjatya recently announced his new movie with Salman Khan as hero. He is also the director of the movie. He said that he will wait and hold his project for the Salman Khan.
“Salman is the perfect Prem for my story, which I’m still developing. But now, after reading about his health, I’m worried. I don’t want to risk his health for my movie,” says Sooraj, adding, “I don’t mind waiting for him for two to three years if that’s what it will take for him to get cured.”
“I don’t like starting too many things at once. I was busy setting up the TV division with my sister. Now that the department is working fine, I can come back to movies,” says the 47-year-old filmmaker. “I met Salman with a one-line story idea. He liked it and agreed to shoot in December-January (2013). I still have to show him the final script, but given our association, it will only remain a formality.”
Sooraj’s 21-year-old son, Devaansh, will also make his debut behind the camera. He’ll assist his father on the film. “I don’t know if he’ll stick around in the business, but he has shown keenness,” he says. “So, I’ve given him an opportunity. I hope he takes over the reigns from me someday.”
Sooraj Barjatya on-screen 'Prems'
Shahid Kapoor (Vivah, 2006)
Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon (Hrithik Roshan-Abhishek Bachchan, 2003)
Hum Saath Saath Hain (Salman Khan, 1999)
Hum Aapke Hain Koun! (Salman Khan, 1994)
Maine Pyaar Kiya (Salman Khan, 1989)
