Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, and Hum Saath Saath Hain are some of Salman Khan's biggest hits. Hum Aapke Hain Koun, which released in 1994, had 7 crore footfalls and is still one of the biggest hits ever, though Madhuri Dixit received most of the credit.

All these films were made under the Rajshri Productions banner and directed by Sooraj Barjatya. The last film in their collaboration was Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo, which was an average success. Salman has been synonymous with the character 'Prem' in all these films.

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Now, according to the latest reports, Salman Khan has been replaced by Sooraj Barjatya.

Sooraj Barjatya has found his new Prem in Ayushmann Khurrana, who will play the lead in the director's next family-oriented romantic drama.

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The love story will be deeply rooted in Indian culture while catering to contemporary filmmaking sensibilities. Shooting is set to begin in the summer of 2025. Barjatya is currently scouting for a leading actress to star opposite Ayushmann.

The film will mark Ayushmann's entry into the world of pure family romantic dramas, a genre closely associated with Barjatya.

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It is scheduled for release in 2026, and fans are eager to see Ayushmann add his unique flavor to the iconic "Prem" character, a role synonymous with Salman Khan.