Salman Khan’s recent thoughts on working with Sooraj Barjatya once again have ignited a passionate debate among fans and film buffs. While Salman’s legendary performances in Barjatya’s family dramas such as Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath Saath Hain are imprinted in Bollywood history, most fans believe that the days of such cinema are gone, lost in nostalgia.
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“Who watches such movies anymore?” is a refrain being heard on social media. Audiences contend that Barjatya’s inimitable style—based on old-fashioned family values and melodrama—seems off the mark for the contemporary high-speed, OTT-centric entertainment scene.
Gen Z’s inclination toward raw, socially engaged programming, and visually driven narratives on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, means they will not be attracted to such films.
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Even Barjatya acknowledged that his audience is mainly comprised of older generations, with youngsters frequently giving his films a miss altogether. Salman’s fans are pushing him to look outwards.
They want him to team up with today’s filmmakers who deal in high-concept, event-sized films that resonate with contemporary sensibilities. Movies like Pathaan or RRR have created standards for scale and innovation, and fans feel Salman should use his stardom to help create such cinematic extravaganzas.
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Others are also calling for a break if health is an issue. They propose Salman return refreshed with assignments that push his comfort zone instead of reusing old formulas.
While Barjatya’s legacy is unassailable, the question still lingers: Can nostalgia itself propel box office success in the fast-paced market today?
