Sooraj Barjatya Spills Tea: Salman Khan Lacked the ‘Innocent Boy Next Door’ Vibe for Vivah, Enter Shahid Kapoor!

Gather around, Bollywood buffs! Today, I’ve got some spicy tidbits straight from the B-Town gossip mill that’ll make your masala chai seem bland in comparison! 🍵

So, you know the legendary filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, right? The man who has made a career out of making us cry, smile, and swoon with his cinematic tales of love and sanskar. Recently, he spilled the beans on why Shahid Kapoor snagged the lead role in the 2006 hit, Vivah, over the ever-charming Salman Khan. Yes, you read that right! The eternal bachelor of Bollywood was apparently not the first choice! 😲

Now, before you start imagining a world where Salman is serenading Amrita Rao, let’s get the facts straight. Sooraj revealed in a chat that despite his past collaborations with Salman, he opted for Shahid because, wait for it, he needed a "younger, innocent face." Ouch, that’s not just a gentle nudge to Salman’s age but a full-blown shove! But hey, let’s be real, Shahid’s boyish charm did steal the show, didn’t it? 🎬

But hold your horses, my fellow gossip enthusiasts! There’s more! Apparently, after the flop of Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (yes, we all remember that one), Salman, in a rather endearing move, reached out to Sooraj, eager to collaborate again. Sadly, there was no script in sight for Salman, so Shahid it was! Sorry, Salman, no hard feelings, right? 🤷‍♀️

And here’s a fun fact for you: the storyline of Vivah was actually handed to Sooraj by his father, based on real-life events. Talk about keeping it in the family, huh? But for this tale of love and arranged marriage, Sooraj needed someone who could embody that quintessential innocent vibe. Enter Shahid, exit Salman. And just like that, cinematic history was made.

Nisha’s Nutshell: In the ever-glittering world of Bollywood, age is just a number… except when it comes to casting choices! Sometimes, to play the innocent hero, you need to look like you still get ID’d at the movies! 🎥

Stay tuned, because in the rollercoaster world of Bollywood, there’s always a plot twist waiting around the corner!