Sameer Soni, who came into prominence with his role as Purab in Sony's <em>Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin</em> will now be seen in a character role in Rajshri Productions' next film, <em>Vivah</em>. Sameer plays Shahid Kapoor's elder brother in the movie. "I am definitely very excited about <em>Vivah</em> as it is under Rajshri banner. I play Shahid''s elder brother. Coming to Soorajji, oh! It was great. He is such a relaxed person. It is something I can never forget. And my other co-stars, it was amazing," says the actor. Sources say that there were other choices in place of Sameer.