Sooraj Barjatiya is an Indian film writer, producer and director. He is a Director of Rajshri Productions Pvt Ltd, Rajshri International Private Limited and Sargam Pictures Pvt Ltd. Sooraj Barjatya is famous for box-office hits like “Maine Pyar Kiya” (1989), “Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!” (1994), Vivah (2006) and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015).
Wiki/Biography
Sooraj Barjatiya was born on Monday, February 22, 1965, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (age 58; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Pisces. He attended St. Mary’s School in Mumbai and Scindia School in Gwalior. Graduated from the School of Human Resources Business and Economics.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: brown
family
Sooraj Barjatya belongs to the Marwari Jain family from Kuchaman, Rajasthan.
Parents and siblings
Sooraj Barjatya’s father Rajkumar Barjatya is a famous film producer. He died in Mumbai on February 21, 2019 at the age of 77. His mother’s name is Sudha Barjatya.
Sooraj Barjatya and Rajkumar Barjatya
His sister Chanda Barjatya Surana is a trained Kathak and Odissi dancer. In 2022, she launched her app TellaTina, which people can use to share information.
Sooraj Barjatya and Chanda Barjatya Surana
wife and children
Sooraj Barjatya is married to Vineeta Barjatya, the author of the book “Can Moms Take Sedatives?”
Sooraj Barjatya and his wife Vineeta Barjatya
They have three children, two sons, Dwansh and Avnish, and a daughter, Isha Barjatiya. Avnish Barjatya serves as director and producer. Devansh works as a producer and writer and also handles TV and OTT production for their home production company, Rajshree Productions P.
Sooraj Barjatya and his sons Avnish Barjatya (left) and Devansh Barjatya (centre)
other relatives
Sooraj R. Barjatya is the grandson of famous film producer and founder of Rajshree Productions, Tarachand Barjatya.
Tarachand Bhajatiya on Indian stamp
His uncle Kamal Kumar Barjatya is a film producer and director of Rajshree Productions Pvt Ltd.
Kamal Kumar Bajadia
Kamal’s daughter, Kavita K. Barjatya, is a television and film producer. His niece Vidhi Kasliwal is a famous director and producer. She is also the founder of the film production company Landmarc Films.
Sooraj Barjatya and Kavita Barjatya
Signature/Autograph
Sooraj Barjatya’s signature
Profession
Movie
Sooraj Barjatya made his debut in the film industry in 1984 as an assistant director in the film Saransh.
saransh posters
In 1989, he wrote and directed the film “Maine Pyaar Kiya” and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Director.
Maine Pyaar Kiya poster
In 1994, he wrote, directed and produced Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! which won the Guinness Book of World Records as ‘Highest Grossing Indian Film’ with a box office collection of Rs. 100 Crores Globally. In 1999, he directed Hum Saath-Saath Hain, the highest-grossing film of the year.
Hum Saath-Saath Hain poster
In 2003, he wrote and directed “Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon”. In 2006, he directed, wrote and produced Vivah. In 2015, he wrote and directed “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”, which became the second highest-grossing film of the year.
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’s poster
television
Sooraj Barjatya produced “Yahan Mein Ghar Ghar Kheli” (2009-2012).
Poster of Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli
In 2010, he produced the show “Do Hanson Ka Jodaa”. He is the creator of the show “Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga” (2012-2013). He produced the TV series “Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara” (2012-2014).
Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara Poster
He wrote, produced and directed Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman (2016-2017). In 2020, he produced and composed Dadi Amma.. Dadi Amma Maan Jaao! 》
Posters of Dadi Amma.. Dadi Amma Maan Jaao!
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- In 1990, Sooraj Barjatya won the Filmfare Award for Most Sensational Debut for Maine Pyar Kiya.
- In 1995, Sooraj Barjatya won the Filmfare Award for Best and Best Screenplay for the film Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
- In the same year, he won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film for the film Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!.
- In 1995, he won the Best Director, Best Film and Best Screenplay awards for the film Hum Aapke Hain Kaun.
Favorites
- Food: Chawla Fali Sabzi (Long Bean Curry)
Facts/Trivia
- His film “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” (1994) was released at a time when video piracy was at an all-time high and theaters were losing audiences due to poor ambience. To address this issue, the film is only playing in select theaters, with prints being made available to theaters ready to upgrade. Since the film was released, the audience has responded enthusiastically, and theaters have upgraded themselves. This increased ticket sales, brought audiences back into theaters, and made history, making the film one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
- “Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!” brings the “big wedding” culture into movies and real life. Weddings often feature songs and games inspired by the movie. It also went on to inspire many directors including Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra.
- In an interview, he stated that he was deeply influenced by Raj Kapoor’s films and the camera angles used in them.
- In an interview, Sooraj Barjatya talked about being influenced by Mahesh Bhatt, who advised him to be a good screenwriter in order to become a good filmmaker, saying:
I approached Bart Sabo and said I wanted to be his assistant. I got some odd jobs and even worked as a slapper. Bart Szabo told me that to be a good filmmaker, I needed to be a good screenwriter. I started writing and reading a lot of magazines to broaden my horizons. “
- Sooraj Barjatya is famous for grand weddings in his movies. In an interview, he discussed being influenced by the real-life weddings he grew up with, saying:
I grew up witnessing grand events and weddings in my family. The opulence shown in my films is based on the impressions I had as a child. “
- In another interview, Sooraj Barjatya talked about how his films were influenced by real life experiences such as the death of his mother which influenced him to make Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999) and said,
When I did “Maine Pyaar Kiya”, I had graduated from college, I was 21 or 22 years old, then got married and had two kids, you learn the value of friendship, and you did “Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!” 》. Then you lost your mother and you made “Hum Saath Saath Hain” and when you realized the value of marriage you made “Vivah” and then with “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” you realized that every family has Problem, you can’t deny (it)”.
- Sooraj Barjatya made Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989) when his family was losing money as the films kept failing and was on the verge of bankruptcy. Another problem they face is video piracy. In an interview, Suraj spoke about how the film attracted a huge audience and prevented the demise of Rajshri Productions, saying:
When I made Maine Pyaar Kiya, video piracy was at its peak. Deep down in my mind was that the film had to be presented in such a grand way that the audience would be compelled to go to the theater to see it. For Rajshree, it was a make-or-break film. But I believe my efforts will pay off. The success of Maine Pyaar Kiya has done wonders for our business growth. “
- He doesn’t smoke or drink.
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