Sooraj Barjatya to reunite with Salman Khan in new project: "I’m still writing it..."

Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya revealed that the script for his next film with Salman Khan, his frequent collaborator, is still in the works. He clarified that, at the moment, his primary focus is on his web series Bada Naam Karenge.

Barjatya, renowned for his iconic films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Hum Saath Saath Hain, and Vivah, is serving as the showrunner for this new series. This project marks the entry of Barjatya's family production house, Rajshri Productions, into the digital streaming space.

Asked about an update on the film with Khan, the filmmaker told PTI, “It will take me some time because I’m still writing it (the script). The focus right now has been on ‘Bada Naam Karenge’. It’s a very big step for us. It’s our first time in OTT. I’m really looking forward to seeing how people react to it."

Sooraj Barjatya, who first collaborated with Salman Khan on his 1989 directorial debut Maine Pyar Kiya, went on to work with the actor in several successful films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Hum Saath Saath Hain, and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Reflecting on his approach to filmmaking, Barjatya described himself as a "selfish director," explaining that he takes his time to craft a script. He mentioned that when he feels truly ready, he immerses himself fully in the process, making it hard for him to stop once he gets started.