Sooraj R. Barjatya recently appeared on Indian Idol to promote his much-awaited digital debut, Bada Naam Karenge, which premieres on Sony LIV on February 7. During a special episode celebrating the greatest hits of Rajshri Productions, Barjatya treated fans to a delightful behind-the-scenes story from Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! about how Madhuri Dixit played a pivotal role in turning Salman Khan’s now-iconic nighty act in Didi Tera Devar Deewana into a reality.
After a mesmerising performance of the song by contestant Ritika, Sooraj Barjatya took a nostalgic walk down memory lane. "This was a long and elaborate song that required 16 days of rehearsals and 9 days of filming. We wanted to end it on a high note, with a fun and victorious celebration. I suggested to my father that Salman should wear a nighty for the final scene. While Salman instantly agreed, my father rejected the idea, finding it inappropriate. But the entire team was so enthusiastic about it that we decided to put it to a vote among the ladies on set. All the dancers, including Madhuri, found the idea hilarious and insisted we go ahead with it. In the end, Madhuri herself did Salman’s makeup for the scene. Thank you for bringing back these wonderful memories!" Sooraj Barjatya recalled.
Now a Bollywood classic, Didi Tera Devar Deewana continues to charm audiences, and this light-hearted anecdote only adds to its allure. As Barjatya ventures into the OTT space with Bada Naam Karenge—a Gen Z love story exploring the rediscovery of one's roots—his ability to craft unforgettable moments remains as strong as ever.
Directed by Palash Vaswani, best known for Gullak, and with Sooraj R. Barjatya as the showrunner, Bada Naam Karenge features an ensemble cast, including Ritik Ghanshani, Ayesha Kaduskar, Kanwaljeet Singh, Alka Amin, Rajesh Jais, Chitrali Lokesh, Deepika Amin, Jameel Khan, Rajesh Tailang, Anjana Sukhani, Sadhika Sayal, Gyanendra Tripathi, Priyamvada Kant, Omm Dubey, Bhavesh Babani, and more. The series promises a heartfelt blend of love, laughter, and nostalgia.
