Sooraj Barjatya says that Hum Aapke Hain Koun is not possible today. what has changed here
Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya admits that a film like his 1994 blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Koun is not possible today. Her comments came as she reflected on the changing roles of women on and off the screen.
Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya has acknowledged a significant change in the portrayal of women in Indian cinema. He told that today’s audience will not feel connected to a film like his 1994 blockbuster. Who are we to you?Because the roles of women in society and on screen have changed dramatically.
Speaking about the evolution of storytelling, the director said that stories centered on women limited to domestic roles are now a thing of the past.
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Barjatya, known for his films depicting traditional family values, shared that his previous films from the 1990s often showed women as housewives. She observed that women today are more career-oriented, which is reflected in the changing storylines of recent films.
Stories should reflect today’s reality
in an interview with Hindustan TimesThe 62-year-old said, “As far as stories are concerned, If I still think that ladies will sit at home (Women will sit at home), it is over. you can’t make Who are we to you? Where everyone lives together, because today it is not possible. But the values remain the same.”
More women behind the camera
He also discussed how not only the stories but also the structure of his film sets have changed. “Today there are more women than men on my sets,” Barjatya said, highlighting the remarkable change over the past decades.
Barjatya further explained, “It’s a big change. When I started, the only women (on the set) were actresses, their mothers and hairdressers.” This change points to greater participation of women in various roles behind the camera as well.
change in creative energy
She said having more women on set has made a difference in the creative process. “The energies are different. The way of approaching a scene is different. We never paid so much attention to costumes and production design. No one else has shown as many kitchen sets and temples as I have put on screen. This is where women come in with new ideas.”
Barjatya’s latest series, marbleSheen stars Savita Das as a woman who takes over her father’s business after his untimely death. The project exemplifies the changing roles of women as central figures in stories beyond traditional boundaries.