One of the most influential filmmakers 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.
Talking about ‘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.
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.
Sooraj Barjatya’s lesser-known cousin-sister, Kavita Barjatya is a film and television producer who was born on November 12, 1977. She is 12 years younger than him and completed her schooling in Mumbai, and graduated from Sydenham College of Economics. She got a post-graduation degree in management from NIIMS University. Well, she is a trained vocal singer and professional Kathak dancer. This is a big story in .
She assisted her cousin-brother, Sooraj Barjatya in his film, Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon. She even took command of Rajshri Productions’ television and produced Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli, Do Hanson Ka Jodaa, Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam, and Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. As per reports, she got married, but her marriage lasted for the first 100 days. She is committed to her work and reportedly not seeing anyone at the moment.
