Wednesday, October 14, 2015 13:04 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
Besides being a winning combination as a filmmaker-actor, Sooraj Barjatya and Salman Khan have also delivered evergreen soundtracks with their blockbusters Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) and Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999).
Their latest collaboration,Prem Ratan Dhan Payo(PRDP), brings back the memories of their enduring and melodious music.
This family entertainer, which opens in cinemas this Diwali, sees the novel pairing of Salman and Sonam Kapoor. Its title track treats viewers to the grandeur and magic associated with Rajshri Productions. The track has Sonam dressed in traditional attire performing a classical dance. Says Sooraj, "The song is special to me.It is our homage to the Meerabai bhajan Ram Ratan Dhan Payo. It is beautifully written by Irshad Kamil and melodiously composed by Himesh Reshammiya."
PRDP not only marks the reunion of Sooraj and Salman after 16 years, but also sees the superstar play Prem, his most loved character. Featuring a huge ensemble cast that includes Armaan Kohli, Anupam Kher, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Swara Bhaskar besides the lead pair Salman and Sonam, the forthcoming Diwali release is the quintessential family movie. The trailer of the film is credited with making history, as it garnered over five million hits within a day of its launch.Prem Ratan Dhan Payo,presented by Fox Star Studios and produced by Rajshri Productions Pvt Ltd, releases November 12.