One of the most influential filmmakers Sooraj Barjatya has been impressing audiences with his films. One can easily say that Sooraj Barjatya's films live rent-free in the hearts of film lovers. The filmmaker directed seven films in 33 years and did movies like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain, and Vivah.

He has always managed to stay away from controversies. Also Read - Salman Khan took five months to say yes to this film, hesitant to romance friend's daughter Talking about Sooraj Barjatya 's family background, he was born into a Marwari Jain family on February 22, 1965. His father, Raj Kumar Barjatya was a renowned film producer and nothing much is known about Sooraj's mother, Sudha Barjatya.

Due to his father, Sooraj was introduced to cinema quite early in his life. He decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become a director. Also Read - Not Prem Ki Shaadi, but Salman Khan and Sooraj Barjatya are reuniting for a never done before script; here's what you need to know Sooraj Barjatya's grandfather and Raj Kumar Barjatya's father, Tarachand Barjatya founded Rajshri Productions back in 1947.

He produced with Rajshri Productions including Dosti, Jeevan Mrityu, Saudagar, Tapasya, Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se, Taraana, Nadiya Ke Paar, and Saaransh. Also Read - When Salman Khan revealed why he doesn't take stardom seriously, 'I'm wearing a Rs 550 worth t-shirt..

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