Sooraj Barjatia is an Indian film writer, producer and director. He is the director of Rajshri Productions Private Limited, Rajshri International Private Limited and Sargam Pictures Private Limited. Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (1989), ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’ Known for box-office hits like. (1994), ‘Vivah’ (2006), and ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ (2015).
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Wiki/Biography
Suraj R. Barjatia was born on Monday, 22 February 1965 (age 58 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He studied at St. Mary’s School, Mumbai and Scindia School, Gwalior. He is an alumnus of HR College of Commerce and Economics.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: brown
Family
Sooraj Barjatya belongs to a Marwari Jain family from Kuchaman, Rajasthan.
parents and siblings
Sooraj Barjatya’s father Rajkumar Barjatya is a famous film producer. He died on 21 February 2019 in Mumbai at the age of 77. His mother’s name is Sudha Barjatya.
Sooraj Barjatya with Rajkumar Barjatya
His sister Chanda Barjatya Surana is a trained Kathak and Odissi dancer. In 2022, they launched their app, Teletina, which people can use to share information.
Sooraj Barjatya with Chanda Barjatya Surana
wife and children
Sooraj Barjatya is married to Vineeta Barjatya, author of the book ‘Can Moms Take a Chill Pill’.
Sooraj Barjatya with his wife Vineeta Barjatya
They have three children, two sons Devansh and Avnish and a daughter Isha Barjatya. Avnish Barjatya works as a director and producer. Devansh also works as a producer and writer along with handling TV and OTT productions for his home production company, Rajshree Productions Pvt. Ltd.
Sooraj Barjatya with his sons Avnish Barjatya (left) and Devansh Barjatya (centre)
other relatives
Sooraj Barjatya is the grandson of famous film producer and founder of Rajshri Productions, Tarachand Barjatya.
Tarachand Barjatya on India’s stamp
His uncle, Kamal Kumar Barjatya, is a film producer and director of Rajshri Productions Pvt. Ltd.
Kamal Kumar Barjatya
Kamal’s daughter Kavita K. Barjatya works as a producer for television and films.
Sooraj Barjatya with Kavita Barjatya
Sooraj Barjatya’s niece Vidhi Kasliwal is a famous director and producer. She is also the founder of the film production company, Landmark Films.
Vidhi Kasliwal
signature/autograph
Sooraj Barjatya’s signature
livelihood
movies
Sooraj Barjatya made his debut in the film industry by working as an assistant director in the film ‘Saaransh’ in 1984.
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In 1989, he wrote and directed the film ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Director.
maine pyaar kiya poster
In 1994, he starred in ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’ Wrote, directed and produced. It earned Rs. Won the Guinness World Record for “Highest Grossing Indian Film” by grossing Rs. Rs 100 crore worldwide. In 1999, he directed ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, which was the highest-grossing film of that year.
poster of hum saath saath hain
In 2003, he wrote and directed ‘Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon’. In 2006, he directed, wrote and produced ‘Vivah’. In 2015, he wrote and directed ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’, which was the second highest-grossing film of the year.
poster of prem ratan dhan payo
Television
Sooraj Barjatya produced ‘Yahan Mein Ghar-Ghar Kheli’ (2009-2012).
Here I play Ghar-Ghar poster
In 2010, he produced the show ‘Do Hanson Ka Joda’. He is the producer of the show ‘Jhilmil Sitaro Ka Aangan Hoga’ (2012-2013). He has produced the TV serial ‘Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara’ (2012-2014).
Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara Poster
He created, produced and directed ‘Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman’ (2016-2017). In 2020, he wrote ‘Dadi Amma..Dadi Amma Maan Jao!’ Produced and wrote.
Dadi Amma’s poster.. Dadi Amma, agree!
award
- In 1990, Sooraj Barjatya won the Filmfare Award for Most Sensational Debut for ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’.
- In 1995, Sooraj Barjatya made his debut in the film ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’ Won the Filmfare Award for Best and Best Screenplay for.
- In the same year, he starred in the film ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’ Won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for .
- He won the Screen Awards for Best Director, Best Film and Best Screenplay for the film ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ in 1995.
Favorite
- Food: Chawla Phali Sabzi (Long Beans Curry)
Facts/General Knowledge
- His film ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’ (1994), came at a time when video piracy was at its peak and theaters were losing audiences due to their poor atmosphere. To remedy this, the film was released only in select theaters and prints were given to theaters that were willing to upgrade themselves. Since the film was released to a positive response from the audience, theaters immediately upgraded themselves. This increased ticket revenues, brought audiences back to theaters and made history by making the film one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
- ‘Who am I to you..!’ Brought the culture of ‘big weddings’ in cinema and real life. Weddings often feature songs and games inspired by the film. It also inspired many directors like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra.
- In an interview, he had said that he was extremely impressed by Raj Kapoor’s films and the camera angles used in his films.
- Sooraj Barjatya in an interview talked about being influenced by Mahesh Bhatt, who advised him to become a good screenwriter to become a good filmmaker and said,
I contacted Bhatt Saheb and said that I wanted to become his assistant. I was given odd jobs and was even a clapper. Bhatt saab told me that to become a good filmmaker, I have to become a good screenwriter. I started writing and read many magazines to broaden my perspective.”
- Sooraj Barjatya is known for grand weddings in his films. He talked about being influenced by his weddings growing up in real life and said,
I have grown up seeing grand celebrations and wedding ceremonies in the family. The opulence shown in my films is based on my experiences as a child.
- In another interview, Sooraj Barjatya talked about being influenced by real-life experiences for his films, such as his mother’s death influencing him to make ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’ (1999), and said ,
When I did ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ I was out of college, 21 or 22 and then got married and had two kids and you learn the value of friendship and you go ‘Hum aapke hain koun..!’ Let’s make. And then you lose a mother and you make ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, when you realize the value of marriage you make ‘Vivah’ and then with ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ you realize That there are problems in every family, you cannot deny (it).”
- Sooraj Barjatya made ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (1989) when his family was facing shortage of money as his films were continuously flopping and were on the verge of bankruptcy. Another problem they faced was video piracy. In an interview, Sooraj talked about how the film was able to bring in a huge audience and prevent Rajshri Productions from going under and said,
When I made Maine Pyaar Kiya, video-piracy was at its peak. The idea in my mind was that the film should be presented with such grandeur that the audience would be compelled to watch it in theatres. It was a make or break film for Rajshri; But I believed that my hard work would bear fruit. The success of Maine Pyar Kiya did wonders for our sinking business.
- He does not smoke and consume alcohol.
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