It's known to one and all that director Sooraj R. Barjatya and actor Salman Khan have teamed up for Rajshri's forthcoming venture. In keeping with reports within the media, the film is titled BADE BHAIYA, with Salman essaying the title role. The film marks the return of Salman to family dramas -- and Rajshri -- after back to back comedies and action films.

"First of all, I need to clarify that the film isn't** titled BADE BHAIYA," the normally reticent Sooraj R. Barjatya informs me. Speaking exclusively to this writer, the director of super-successful films corresponding to MAINE PYAR KIYA, HUM AAPKE HAIN KOUN, HUM SAATH-SAATH HAIN and VIVAH says that his new film will follow the tradition of Rajshri movies. "It's about familial bonding, about relationships and traditions. I've already completed scripting the film. We commence filming next year," the soft-spoken director divulges. Barring Salman, no other actor was signed for the film in question, he states.

There is a gap of virtually six years between VIVAH and his new film. Didn't he miss directing a movie within the intervening period? "Yes, I did, but we were busy putting in our television wing. Television is not any longer a tiny industry today. Besides, each show requires a large number of time and a spotlight. The returns are huge too if the show clicks. The instant I felt I had free time on hand, I DETERMINED to work at the film project. And Salman was the natural choice for the principal role," he smiles.