Ayushmann Khurrana, fresh from the success of *Thamma*, has expressed deep reverence for legendary director Sooraj Barjatya as they prepare to collaborate on an upcoming, untitled family drama[3]. Khurrana described Barjatya as a "very saintly person," someone he respects not only for being among India's best filmmakers but also for his character[3]. He revealed that he touches Barjatya's feet before starting their conversations as a mark of respect, reflecting the director's influence both professionally and personally on him[3]. Khurrana is enthusiastic about stepping into the iconic "Prem" role, which has traditionally been played by Salman Khan in Barjatya's films, but this time will be played by Khurrana himself with newcomer Sharvari as his co-star[3]. Production is set to begin soon, and Khurrana views this opportunity as not just a job but a fulfillment of a long-held aspiration, aligning with Barjatya's legacy of value-driven storytelling[3].
Citations
1.https://www.millenniumpost.in/entertainment/working-with-sooraj-barjatya-is-a-dream-come-true-ayushmann-khurrana-632510
2.https://www.indiaforums.com/article/aparshakti-khurrana-reveals-why-he-was-asked-to-touch-ayushmanns-feet-every-morning-as-a-child_211390
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ayushmann-khurrana-i-touch-sooraj-jis-feet-before-starting-our-conversation-exclusive/articleshow/124871253.cms
4.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12296864/news/
5.https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3672871-ayushmann-khurrana-embarks-on-dream-collaboration-with-sooraj-barjatya
6.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4731677/news/
7.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/ayushmann-khurrana-to-play-prem-in-sooraj-barjatyas-next-1908801
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ayushmann-khurrana-its-era-to-speak-about-the-unspoken/articleshow/71654553.cms
9.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/ayushmann-khurrana-on-films-with-sooraj-barjatya-dharma-productions-talks-about-hybrid-cinema-2799525-2025-10-08
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Citations
1.https://www.millenniumpost.in/entertainment/working-with-sooraj-barjatya-is-a-dream-come-true-ayushmann-khurrana-632510
2.https://www.indiaforums.com/article/aparshakti-khurrana-reveals-why-he-was-asked-to-touch-ayushmanns-feet-every-morning-as-a-child_211390
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ayushmann-khurrana-i-touch-sooraj-jis-feet-before-starting-our-conversation-exclusive/articleshow/124871253.cms
4.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12296864/news/
5.https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3672871-ayushmann-khurrana-embarks-on-dream-collaboration-with-sooraj-barjatya
6.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4731677/news/
7.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/ayushmann-khurrana-to-play-prem-in-sooraj-barjatyas-next-1908801
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ayushmann-khurrana-its-era-to-speak-about-the-unspoken/articleshow/71654553.cms
9.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/ayushmann-khurrana-on-films-with-sooraj-barjatya-dharma-productions-talks-about-hybrid-cinema-2799525-2025-10-08
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