Sooraj Barjatya confirms Ayushmann Khurrana as Prem in his next family drama
"For me, whether it's a film or a show, everyone should feel that the world that I'm creating is honest, it shouldn't look fake, like everyone should feel that this is how my house is. That is my biggest challenge. I want to make what I know, it's important to make every kind of film, but it's important to make family films,' the 61-year-old director added.He has delivered several Bollywood blockbusters, mostly starring Salman Khan, including 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!', 'Hum Saath-Saath Hain, and 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'.As per the media reports, the upcoming film is going to be a family drama, and Khurrana will portray the iconic role of Prem that Salman used to portray in the director's films.Ayushmann Khuranna is currently occupied with his upcoming film, 'Thama', that will also star Rashmika Mandanna. The film is a part of Maddock's horror universe.- EndsMust Watch
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