MUMBAI: As Sooraj R. Barjatya steps into the world of OTT with Bada Naam Karenge, he takes a nostalgic trip back to Hum Aapke Hain Koun, the film that gave us one of Indian cinema’s most beloved pets—Tuffy. But in a revelation that will leave fans stunned, the filmmaker recently admitted that he is actually scared of animals!
While promoting Bada Naam Karenge on Indian Idol, Sooraj R. Barjatya shared an unexpected behind-the-scenes anecdote when contestant Manushi asked him about his love for animals as seen in his films. “Animals are just as important as humans, but I get scared around them. During Hum Aapke Hain Koun, we had two dogs playing Tuffy—one for morning shoots and another for the evening. Even in Hum Saath Saath Hain, when we shot the elephant scene, I kept my distance, too nervous to be near my actors as they filmed with the animals.”
Despite his fears, Barjatya’s storytelling made Tuffy a legend, proving that his creative vision always triumphs over personal fears. As Bada Naam Karenge gears up for its premiere on Sony LIV on February 7, fans can’t wait to see what new magic the master filmmaker brings to the screen.
Directed by Gullak fame Palash Vaswani, the series brings a GenZ love story of discovering your roots. The show features ensemble cast featuring 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, and Bhavesh Babani, Bada Naam Karenge promises to be an emotional rollercoaster filled with love, laughter, and heartfelt moments.
Catch the full conversation and more surprises this weekend exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television's Indian Idol and Sony LIV!
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