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Sooraj Barjatya has been a cornerstone of Bollywood for decades, making wholesome, family-oriented movies. His narrative around the character Prem has been loved by multiple generations. From Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hai Koun…! to Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Barjatya is known for his work alongside Salman Khan. However, in 2006, he cast someone else for the lead role, which was when Vivah was made.
Starring Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao, the film explores the beauty of arranged marriages and the emotional journey of two individuals brought together by family ties. During the film’s promotion, Barjatya was asked whether a movie like Vivah could find an audience when live-in relationships were becoming increasingly common. Nonetheless, the movie did very well at the box office, grossing about ₹54 Crore on a budget of ₹8 Crore, and remains a timeless classic.
Sooraj Barjatya’s Response To Who’d Watch Vivah In The Age Of Live-In Relationships
Sooraj Barjatya recently sat down to have a conversation with SCREEN. Reflecting on a conversation from nearly two decades ago, Barjatya recalled how a journalist had questioned the Vivah‘s relevance, asking, “Live-in ke time pe kaun dekhega?” To this, Barjatya countered with a simple yet profound question: “Ma’am, how many people are aware of the term live-in?’” The journalist admitted she wasn’t sure but had been instructed to ask the question.
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