Sooraj Barjatya laments ‘marketing has taken preference over art’ in films, warns those sticking to formula | Exclusive
In a career spanning four decades, Sooraj Barjatya has given some of the biggest family dramas in Indian cinema. Even as the landscape of Indian storytelling has shifted toward flashier, more glamorous tales, the filmmaker has stayed true to his roots. As he moves to OTT with his new show, Sangamarmar, Barjatya says he is still committed to telling simple stories that families can watch. In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, the filmmaker opens up about the show, the limitations cinema faces today, and why streaming is liberating. Sooraj Barjatya talks about streaming, Sangamarmar, and more. Sooraj Barjatya on Sangamarmar Sangamarmar stars Sheen Savita Dass and Sourabh Raaj Jain in a love story that traverses decades. Talking about the title and premise, Barjatya tells us, “When this story was conceived, we set it in Agra because of the Taj Mahal. Sangamarmar represents the marble used to build the Taj. This show is the story of a couple who are not married, but for 25 years, their relationship grows. We wanted a title that shows …


