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Pink Villa
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- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Ayushmann Khurrana to start Sooraj Barjatya's next in November; Casting begins for ensemble
Earlier in the year, Pinkvilla was the first to report that Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to be the new 'Prem', as the actor has signed on to play the leading role in director Sooraj Barjatya's next film. Soon after, we informed our readers that the romantic saga will feature Sharvari as the female lead. And now, we have exclusively learnt that Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to start shooting for Sooraj Barjatya's next in November 2025. According to sources close to the development, Ayushmann Khurrana dives into the world of Sooraj Barjatya right after the release of Thama. 'Ayushmann is excited to play Prem on the big screen, and will play the titular character for Sooraj Barjatya from November 2025. He will be joined by Sharvari in the month of December,' revealed a source close to the development. The source further added that the film will be shot over a 6-month period and will hit the big screen in second half of 2026. 'Sooraj Barjatya's next is shaping up as a funny romantic saga set against the backdrop of nuclear families. The script is locked and the maverick is now proceeding to cast the ensemble. Like always, the film will have seasoned actors on board, and the casting is under way,' the source added. The yet untitled film is Sooraj Barjatya's 8th directorial after Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hai Kaun, Hum Saath Saath Hai, Main Prem Ki Deewani Hu, Vivah, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and Uunchai. Apart from the Sooraj Barjatya film, Ayushmann Khurrana is also a part of the Dinesh Vijan produced Thama and the Karan Johar produced yet untitled spy comedy. He is also doing a dark comedy with YRF in association with Posham Pa. Sharvari on the other hand has Alpha lined up next, and is in talks for a couple of other big budget feature films.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Amrita Singh gave Saif Ali Khan sleeping pills without telling him on Sooraj Barjatya's advice
Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh 's love story was once the talk of the town. The dashing young Nawab and the experienced Bollywood star surprised everyone when they tied the knot in October 1991. Saif was just 20, while Amrita was already a well-known name in the industry. What started as a fairytale romance, however, eventually took a rocky turn, one that even affected Saif's work on film sets. Sleepless Saif struggled on set In an old interview, as reported by BollywoodShaadis, director Sooraj Barjatya opened up about Saif Ali Khan's troubled days during the filming of ' Hum Saath Saath Hain '. Known for his calm nature and family-centric films, Barjatya recalled that Saif's mind was clearly somewhere else. 'Saif Ali Khan's personal life had a lot of ups and downs during the shooting of 'Hum Saath Saath Hai'. So he was always under tension,' the director said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo The pressure of his personal problems began to show, especially during the filming of the wedding number 'Suno Ji Dulhan'. 'There is an anecdote about the time of the song 'Suno ji Dulhan' in the film. Saif Ali Khan was taking many retakes during the shooting of this song. He was not sleeping all night, thinking about how to portray the character in a good way. I came to know this when I talked to his first wife,' Barjatya explained. The secret sleeping pill solution Seeing Saif struggle, Barjatya decided to do something unexpected. He spoke to Amrita, hoping to help Saif find some peace of mind, even if it meant using a trick. The director shared, 'As he was not sleeping through the night, I gave Amrita a piece of advice. Amrita was advised to give him sleeping pills without Saif's knowledge. She gave him sleeping pills without his knowledge.' And it worked like magic. The next day, Saif surprised everyone on set with his performance.'So many of his scenes were arranged the next day. He did it. The song gave a very good shot in one take. Everyone was shocked as he gave a very good shot.' While Amrita may have supported Saif quietly behind the scenes, their marriage was heading towards an end. After 13 years together, the couple called it quits in 2004.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sooraj Barjatya cast Sonali Bendre with Salman Khan in Hum Saath Saath Hai on ONE condition: 'If you wear Indian clothes...'
Sonali Bendre recently revealed director cast her with in Hum Saath Saath Hai under one important condition. A Stark Contrast to Dr Preeti In conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Sonali recalled her casting in Sooraj Barjatya's Hum Saath Saath Hain opposite Salman Khan, reflecting on how different she was from the character of Dr. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Preeti. She shared that off-camera, she had a very distinct personal style — straight hair, flared jeans with thick anklets, crop tops, and a prominent nose ring instead of a stud. This vibrant, edgy version of herself was far from the soft-spoken, traditional character she portrayed on screen. First Meeting with Sooraj Barjatya The actress also shared more about her personal style during the time she was cast in Hum Saath Saath Hain. She often paired Indian jewellery with jeans and was equally comfortable in traditional attire like sarees and salwar kurtas. Recalling her first meeting with director Sooraj Barjatya, she said she wore a white salwar kurta with silver jhumkas and her signature nose ring, even though she knew the role required a modern, college-going look. Despite this, she went ahead dressed in what felt natural to her. She remembered being completely captivated by the storytelling, as Sooraj Barjatya narrated the entire script along with the music, acting out every character with great enthusiasm. She further reflected on how deeply connected she felt to Indian attire, especially while preparing for her role in Hum Saath Saath Hain. As she listened to the narration, she felt that her character, Dr. Preeti, didn't quite fit the western look that was initially envisioned. Coming from a middle-class Maharashtrian background where salwar kurtas and Indian meals were a part of daily life, Sonali questioned why her character—who was still studying and mostly seen at home—would be dressed in western clothes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now To her, it made more sense for the character to reflect a traditional Indian upbringing, and she believed that portraying Preeti in Indian attire would feel more natural and authentic. The One Condition for the Role Sonali also shared that before finalising her for the role of Dr Preeti in Hum Saath Saath Hain, Sooraj Barjatya had one specific condition. While he had initially envisioned the character in western attire, he eventually agreed to Indian clothing on one condition—that Sonali would keep wearing the nose ring she had on during their meeting. She readily agreed, mentioning that although she usually removed it before shoots, she had kept it on that day and was more than happy to include it as part of the character's look.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan Siddique gets a death threat from 'D company' demanding a ransom of Rs 10 crore, amidst death threats for Salman Khan
Baba Siddique was assassinated in Mumbai and his death left a huge shock for everyone. This happened amidst Salman Khan getting numerous death threats and after there were gun shots fired outside the star's house. Just a few days ago, Khan had got another death threat and it was via a Whatsapp message received on the phone of the Mumbai traffic police. Meanwhile now, Baba Siddique's son, Zeeshan has revealed that he got a death threat via email, demanding a ransom of Rs 10 crore. Baba Siddique's son gets a death threat via email Zeeshan has said, as reported by ANI, "I got a threat via mail from D company , as mentioned at the end of the mail, they demanded a ransom of Rs 10 crore. The police have taken the details and recorded the statement. Our family is disturbed because of this." The report further stated that the sender has demanded a ransom of Rs 10 crore, or else Zeeshan would be killed the same way as his father. This is what the police has said, as per the email received. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo More about Baba Siddique's death For those not in the know, Baba Siddique by three assailants near his son Zeeshan Siddique's office in Mumbai's Nirmal Nagar on October 12, 2024. The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang had claimed the responsibility of his death. Who is Lawrence Bishnoi and why is he threatening Salman Khan? Bishnoi has been wanting to take revenge from Salman for the fact that the actor allegedly killed a blackbuck during the shoot of 'Hum Saath Saath Hai'. The Bishnoi community, which reveres the blackbuck was deeply offended by the incident. In 2018 when, during a court appearance in Jodhpur, Bishnoi said, "We will kill Salman Khan. Everyone will know once we take action. I have not done anything as of now, they are accusing me of crimes for no reason."
