Sonil Dedhia (MID-DAY; November 26, 2016)

With their previous small screen outings, including Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Do Hanson Ka Joda, enjoying a successful run on primetime television, filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya returns for his second innings on the tube with four shows.

Says a source close to Barjatya’s banner, Rajshri Productions, “There are big plans to venture into TV again. Both Sooraj and his elder son, Devansh, are actively involved with the scripting and in talks with leading channels.”

Shooting for the first schedule of the Prachi Shah and Samridh Bawa- tarrer Ek Shringaar – Swabhimaan, the first series of the lot, was done in Jaipur, with the second schedule kicking off in Mumbai on Monday. Buzz is, with the ongoing show, Swaragini, going off air next month, Barjatya is eyeing the 9:30 pm pm slot on Colors. Vishesh Suri, general manager at Rajshri Productions- TV, refrained from divulging details.

For the second show, Barjatya will delve into the life of celebrated poet Meerabai. Rajshri is currently scouting for a familiar face to play the protagonist. His other two productions will also be family dramas.

Barjatya’s first cousin, Kavita currently helms an ongoing prime time show, Ek Rishta Sajhedari Ka on Sony channel.

Bharati Dubey (MID-DAY; May 13, 2014)

Even as the Barjatya family celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of Tarachand Barjatya, the founder of Rajshri films, the family’s fourth generation is all set to follow suit by joining the film industry. According to sources, Sooraj Barjatya’s sons, Devansh (pictured, above) and Avinesh, will soon take up the family business.

Says a source, “Devansh will be producing television serials and he is already in talks with a television channel. On the other hand, Avinesh, a CA student, has also shown an interest in the entertainment world. He will finish his studies by this December, after which he will assist his father on his latest film project.” This means that Avinesh is likely work on the Salman Khan-starrer, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. The film goes on the floors on May 25, but Avinesh will apparently join the unit only later this year.

The film has Salman playing a double role; it also stars Sonam Kapoor and Anupam Kher in it.