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Published 12:02 IST, December 23rd 2019

Sooraj Barjatya's son wants to continue 'family tradition'; wishes to work with Salman

Sooraj Barjatya's son is all set to direct his first movie, and his first preference is Salman Khan. Read on to know more details about the whole story.

Reported by: Hrishikesh Gawade
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Sooraj Barjatya is a renowned Bollywood filmmaker, who shares a great bond with Salman Khan. Salman and Sooraj’s friendship dates back to their first film Maine Pyar Kiya, which was released in the year 1989. The two have made several films together and were last seen together working for the 2015 drama flick Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Recently, it was being reported that Sooraj’s son is venturing into filmmaking, and Salman Khan may star in his directorial debut film. Read more to know about the whole story.

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Devansh's first film may feature Salman Khan 

Sooraj Barjatya’s son Devansh was the talk of the town when it was reported that he is venturing into filmmaking like his father, and is set to direct a movie that may feature the Wanted actor Salman Khan. Salman and Sooraj are long-time friends, and to an extent, Salman Khan is a godfather to Devansh. So naturally, when the latter decided to direct a movie, his first preference was, reportedly, Salman Khan.

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According to the reports, Devansh has made it very clear to his entire family that he will make his first film with Salman Khan, calling it a family tradition. Sooraj started his career with Salman Khan, with their film Maine Pyar Kiya, and went on to make most of his films with Khan. But Salman Khan has his plate full with multiple movies on his hands, and it has been said that all his dates are booked for the year. Only time will tell how things will unfold, and if Devansh will be able to work with Salman in his first movie.

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Currently, Salman Khan has Radhe, Race 3, and Kick 2 in his list of upcoming movies in the year 2020. So it may come as a dilemma for the actor to choose between his work commitments and personal bonds. Fans of the actor are currently enjoying his Dabangg 3 in the theatres, which was released on December 20, 2019. Fans are also highly anticipating Radhe, which will be released in 2020.

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Updated 14:27 IST, December 23rd 2019

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