India, Aug. 27 -- Salman Khan has been inseparably linked to the role of "Prem" in Sooraj Barjatya's films for more than 30 years. From Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) to Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), Rajshri Productions has been closely associated with Khan's portrayal of the archetypal family hero. Barjatya is now casting Ayushmann Khurrana in the part.

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Mid Day reported that the actor, who is now in Prayagraj filming Pati Patni Aur Woh 2 with Sara Ali Khan and Wamiqa Gabbi, will start filming Prem Ki Shaadi in October, according to industry insiders.

Prem Ki Shaadi, which Barjatya had im...