Sharbari Wagh recalled growing up with iconic Hindi film songs and shared how working with Sooraj Barjatya helped her understand the storytelling and emotional layers behind Rajshri’s musical sequences.
Actress Sharbari Wagh is preparing for the release of her upcoming family drama Ye Prem Mol Liya, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Anupam Kher. At the launch of the film’s title track, the actor spoke about the importance of music in storytelling and recalled her childhood connection with some of Hindi cinema’s most popular songs.
Wagh specifically mentioned songs such as “Didi Tera Devar Deewana” and “Maiya Yashoda”, which she grew up listening to. Her association with these songs took on a new meaning while working with filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, whose films are closely associated with family-centric narratives and elaborate musical sequences.
Sharbari Wagh Recalls Sooraj Barjatya’s Stories From Classic Songs
Speaking about her experience on the film, Wagh said working with Barjatya gave her an opportunity to learn more about the making of iconic Rajshri songs.
She recalled that whenever the team filmed the musical portions of Ye Prem Mol Liya, Barjatya would share stories and memories from the making of some of his earlier classics.
“Whenever we shot the songs, Sooraj sir would share stories from the time these classic songs were filmed. That was my favourite part, as I have loved these songs since childhood.”
For Wagh, those conversations offered a connection between the songs she had known since childhood and the filmmaking process behind them.
She added that Barjatya also shared behind-the-scenes insights with her, which she attempted to incorporate into her performance.
“Sooraj sir shared some insider information, and I tried to apply it.”
Actress Says Songs Can Push the Story Forward
Wagh also reflected on how the experience changed her understanding of songs in Hindi cinema.
According to the actress, working on Ye Prem Mol Liya helped her see that a film song is not limited to choreography, costumes and visual spectacle. She said emotional relationships and family dynamics can also be woven into musical sequences.
She described this as an important aspect of understanding the Rajshri filmmaking style, particularly the way songs can contribute to a film’s narrative.
Wagh explained that observing Barjatya’s approach made her realise how several elements need to work together within a song, including the emotions of the family and the connections between characters.
She further noted that songs can help move a film’s story ahead rather than functioning only as standalone musical moments.
Ye Prem Mol Liya Brings Sharbari Wagh Into a Family Drama
Ye Prem Mol Liya features Sharbari Wagh, Ayushmann Khurrana and Anupam Kher and is positioned as a family drama.
The film marks Wagh’s collaboration with Sooraj Barjatya, giving the actress an opportunity to work within a filmmaking tradition strongly associated with family relationships, music and emotionally driven storytelling.
Her comments about the film’s songs suggest that the musical portions became an important part of her learning experience during production.
The actress’s childhood familiarity with Rajshri songs also added a personal dimension to the collaboration, particularly as she received first-hand anecdotes from the filmmaker about the making of earlier musical sequences.
When Will Ye Prem Mol Liya Release?
Ye Prem Mol Liya is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on November 27.
With Sharbari Wagh, Ayushmann Khurrana and Anupam Kher leading the cast, the film is expected to bring together family drama, music and the storytelling traditions associated with Sooraj Barjatya’s cinema.
