Suraj Barjatya has done some of his iconic films with Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit, either paired together as a beautiful couple or in individual roles. Some of their notable works are: Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Sath Sath Hain (1999) and Ham Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002). The duo has played an important role in Barjatya’s back-to-back hits and now, after more than a decade, the Popular jodi might make a comeback, as in a recent Interview with the Times of India, Barjatya has shared his thoughts about bringing the power duo back in action.
While talking to the Times of India, he stated that he would like to work with Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit again. He will make a different movie casting them and it will not be a Maine Pyar Kiya sequel. Suraj Said, “I would not want to make a sequel with them, and even if I were offered to make a sequel to Maine Pyar Kiya, it would have a fresh cast.”
He continued, “Salman and I share the same level of friendship even after so many years. He might be a star for the masses and puts up that persona, but at heart, he is a simple guy who likes to sit outside the vanity van in a chair and interact with the crew. If there is a good script with characters that suit them, I would work with Salman and Madhuri. One wants to work with stars, but I have always believed that a good script is bigger than anything else. After reaching a certain age, you trust a good film more than a star.”
Suraj also told about the significance of making love stories and how it is very important to go back to our roots. He added, “It is high time we go back to our roots and make films around simple characters and show dreamy scenes. It is important to keep the Prince Charming alive in our films.” He concluded, saying, “We might believe that the youth has fallen for dating apps and relationships are no longer permanent, but I don’t think that’s true. We should never give up on the pure definition of love because everyone at their core does believe in long-lasting romance.”
While we are excited about the news of Barjatya being interested in working with Salman and Madhuri together again, as the ’90s power-couple has not seen together for a very long time, we are also rooting for him to bring a fresh pair on-screen with the sequel to Maine Pyar Kiya 2.
