Sooraj Barjatya recently opened up about how love and relationships are evolving with today’s younger generation. As he prepares to launch his new show, Sooraj reflected on the changing mindset around marriage, where feelings and personal choice are taking precedence over traditional customs like kundali and family background.
New show highlights generation gap
Sooraj’s new show centers on a young woman seeking her parents’ approval to find the right partner. Talking about the generation gap, Sooraj told DNA that this shift is a big change. After a year of research, he saw it reflected in his own family as his daughter prepares to get married. He noted that today’s young adults, aged 27-28, are mature and sensible enough to make their own decisions. They prefer to “hunt” for the right partner by judging and analyzing rather than believing in love at first sight. Sooraj added that most people have experienced ups and downs in relationships, which is a healthy sign of growth.
Changing attitudes toward courtship and rejection
The Vivah director also spoke about how the new generation’s approach to relationships has changed. He said that today, it’s not like the old days when girls were told to meet a boy just three times and then agree to marry. Now, if a girl or boy rejects someone, people often say they’re just rejecting too much. But he believes it’s important to let them take their time and say no if they want. Whether it takes three or four months, that’s perfectly okay.
Right to choose and evolving traditions
He concluded by saying that today, everyone has the right to choose their own partner. While he has always emphasized the importance of family traditions like kundali and lineage, he acknowledges that thinking is changing—and that’s a good thing. He explains that if he is the groom, he expects a bride who meets certain standards, and it’s essential that both partners are willing to work together to sustain the relationship.
