Actor Salman Khan and filmmaker Soraj Barjatya quickly began their cooperation in his career, with hits like Main Pir, Hum Aapke Han Kon, and Hum Saath Saith Hain. However, when Soraj decided to make Viva, he felt that Salman did not make her in line with the lack of innocence and was considered very old for the character of Prem.

In an interview recently, Soraj mentioned despite his long association with Salman as to why he chose Shahid Kapoor for the lead role in Viva. while talking Digital remarks The filmmaker said, “I decided that I will not compromise. After Chief Prem Ki Deewani Hoon, Salman called and said ‘Let’s work on something’. But at that time, I have a story for Salman It was not and it was a story that my father gave me “

He said, “When I decided that I wanted to do Viva, I knew that Salman would not fit here because he was a prominent star.” While sharing that he thought that the ready actor would not fit the right for the film, Soraj continued, “Isme bholapan, whether it is an omar and Omar Toh Toh Koikugi Nahi. Toh Fir Yeh Shahid and Amrita casting (This requires innocence and age, and age does not stop for anyone. Similarly I cast Shahid and Amrita.) “

Before Viva, Salman and Soraj last worked together on Hum Sath Sati Han. Salman and Soraj re -joined Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in 2015, which featured Sonam Kapoor.

Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor will be seen in the next deity, which is the co-act of Pooja Hegde. On the other hand, Salman Khan’s next film, Sikander, Eid will be released on 2025. It also includes Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal.