Kartik Aaryan in talks for being the next Prem in Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming directorial: Report : Bollywood News

Kartik Aaryan is reportedly in discussions to star as Prem in Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming directorial venture. Known for his iconic family dramas like Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hai Kaun, and Vivaah, Barjatya is now casting for a drama set against the backdrop of nuclear families. A source close to the development told PinkVilla, “Sooraj Barjatya is on the lookout for an actor who brings in a sense of innocence on the screen and feels that Kartik has it in him to be the new-age on-screen Prem. The things are in a very preliminary stage at this point of time.”

Kartik Aaryan in talks for being the next Prem in Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming directorial: Report

While initial meetings between Kartik and Barjatya have already taken place, more conversations are scheduled after the release of Chandu Champion on June 14. The source added, “Kartik has heard the idea and is interested in doing the film, however, is waiting to hear the complete script before signing the dotted lines. There will be a clear picture on the casting of Sooraj Barjatya’s next by mid-July, once the full-fledged narration takes place.”

Following his role in Chandu Champion, Kartik Aaryan is set to appear in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, scheduled for release on Diwali. Additionally, he will star in Vishal Bhardwaj's Arjan Ustara, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, which is set to begin filming in the last quarter of 2024. Kartik’s upcoming projects also include a sequel to Pati Patni Aur Woh and a Sandeep Modi directorial with Karan Johar. Fans eagerly await further updates on this potential collaboration, which promises to blend Barjatya's signature storytelling with Kartik Aaryan's on-screen charm.

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