Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya has weighed in on the ongoing debate around portrayals of masculinity in Hindi cinema, stating that his idealistic romantic heroes and the more intense protagonists seen in recent films are “two sides of the same coin.” In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Barjatya compared characters such as Prem — a recurring figure in his films — with leads from films like Kabir Singh and Animal.
“They are representations of the same men. Itna pyaar to kare koi (Someone must love this passionately). If you look at it, whether it is Kabir Singh, Animal, Prem, or the protagonist from Sangamarmar (his next web series), but itna pyaar to kare. All of them have come through the journeys of their soul. They have their own upbringing and values. But essentially, it is the power of love. I feel they are two sides of the same coin,” he said.
The reference to Kabir Singh and Animal points to a contrast often drawn between Barjatya’s soft-spoken, family-oriented heroes and the more volatile romantic leads of recent years. However, the director maintains that the emotional core — intense, unwavering love — remains central across portrayals.
Barjatya also addressed criticism that his male protagonists are overly idealistic or disconnected from contemporary realities. “Every two to three weeks, people tell me such a world does not exist. Don’t give us this wrong hope. Girls tell me that their parents want this sort of guy for them, and yeh banne band ho gaye hain (These don’t exist anymore). But I say jitne pehle the aaj bhi hain (they exist today too). You just have to find them,” he said.
On the professional front, Barjatya last directed Uunchai, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. His next directorial venture is Yeh Prem Mol Liya, starring Ayushmann Khurrana.
He is currently promoting the romantic drama series Sangamarmar, which streams on JioHotstar from February 26. Backed by his banner Rajshri Productions and directed by Vikram Ghai, the show follows Amrita, played by Sheen Das, as she places family responsibilities above her relationship with Aditya, portrayed by Sourabh Raaj Jain.
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