They don't want to employ me: Director Mohit Suri on not returning for Aashiqui 3
The 2013-film 'Aashiqui 2', starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, was a modern Bollywood romance movie. It not only became a box-office blockbuster but also gave audiences one of the most loved soundtracks of the decade. The lead pair's chemistry sparked both on-screen magic and off-screen speculation, making them fan favourites.Meanwhile, Mohit is currently focused on promoting his latest film 'Saiyaara', produced by Yash Raj Films. The romantic drama introduces fresh talents Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in a soulful love story backed by music from Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami. Ahaan plays Krish, an aspiring singer, while Aneet plays a passionate songwriter. The trailer has already received positive reactions from fans and industry peers, including 'Aashiqui 2' stars Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. 'Saiyaara' is slated for release on July 18.- EndsMust Watch
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Saiyaara director Mohit Suri: ‘No matter what you do online, you still wish to hold someone's hand'
With Saiyaara, a new romantic movie, you are back on familiar turf. Did it pose any fresh challenges for you? While working on the movie (a Yash Raj Films production), I was reminded of the time when I was a Class VIII student and watched Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) for the first time in the theatre. I was impressed with its young director Aditya Chopra and wanted to become a director someday. So, my expectations with myself was to live up to this company's bar which has made so many iconic love stories, like Veer Zaara. How did Aditya Chopra come on board as Saiyaara's producer? I don't think we make our films, our films make themselves. I had directed the sequel of an action franchise — Ek Villain Returns (2022) — and it had not done well. There were a bunch of big-budget larger-than-life movies being made around then. I was halfway through writing an action movie when I realised that so many films are blowing up helicopters and buildings. I decided to make a romantic musical with newcomers instead. I asked my assistant Sankalp Sadanah to write this movie and got Rohan Shankar to write the dialogues. One day, I bumped into Sumanna Ghosh of YRF and she asked if I've the script of a love story. Within a week, they called me and Adi Sir told me that they were looking for a movie like this. From the trailer, it seems to be another 'good girl-meets-bad boy' kind of love story. This is a classic trope. Aashiqui 2's Rahul Jaykar (Aditya Roy Kapur) was a good guy, but Krish of Saiyaara is meaner. In Titanic (1997), Jack is a gambler and brash, while Rose is prim and proper. Even in DDLJ, Raj is a party-going guy while Simran has to return home by a particular time. Do you like to show the messiness of love in your movies? In my films, I push the bar a bit. Maybe that's the kind of Krish (Ahaan Panday) I have been; the kind of boy with whom mothers don't want their daughters to be friends with. My life experiences reflect in my stories. I believe the morality of the characters will have shades of the director's. In a deeply emotional scene, when the protagonist of Saiyaara gets violent with his father, I was scared I might be pushing it too far. When I called up Bhatt Sa'ab (Mahesh Bhatt), he referred to my Whatsapp DP image of my son's hand in my hand and said: 'This shows that you have immense faith in the father-son relationship. So, you can't shoot a bad scene.' Those who have watched that scene, love it. You started working when you were 16. How has that experience shaped you? While I have been associated with filmmaking, I have not mingled with the industry people much. I party with my unit, but I have not been a part of any social circle. At Vishesh Films (founded by Mukesh Bhatt), we start working on a new film even before the previous one is wrapped up. That's how I worked on 14 films in 20 years. Once I got married (to Udita Goswami), I did not feel the need to be part of any camp or social gatherings. Vishesh Films had perfected the model of making non-starry cast and moderate-budget movies which turned out to be massy entertainers. Controlled budget, high-concept movies with great music — that's what Vishesh Films did. Dinesh Vijan is following a similar model successfully. How did you develop a sense of music? When we realised that we did not have stars or a budget for promotions, we made sure that the promos that play the film's song make a mark. It became a desperate attempt to make an impression. Saiyaara has got the attention of viewers because of the music. Some of the songs were decided even before the actors were cast. I knew the music had to be the bigger star since the actors are newcomers. Ditto in the case of Aashiqui 2. Why do contemporary Hindi films not have great music? Today, a lot of independent music is really good. There is a disconnect between a music composer and a film's director. The composers make music and the music company puts it in a movie. At times, they don't even know in which movie their music is going to be used. The relationship between a music composer and a film director, when they jam together to make music, is quite pure. I love that process. What's fascinating about working with debutants? I am more comfortable working with newcomers. I worked with Emraan Hashmi when he was a newcomer. I worked with Kangana Ranaut, Shraddha Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra and Aditya in the early years of their careers. When I was making a film about young lovers, I always wanted to cast actors of that age-group instead of casting a 40-year-old bankable star. Of the actors you have worked with, whose journey has surprised you? Kangana Ranaut. Coming from a small town in Mandi to achieving what she has is amazing. I am proud of Shraddha's film journey too. But Kangana reached where she has, without having any film contacts, and she has done it her own way. How has the idea of romance evolved over the years? We have just given more names to it such as situationship, benching. Complications in relationships always existed. The ways of communication have changed. In the end, when the heart breaks, it still hurts. No matter what you do online, you still wish to hold someone's hand.
News18
an hour ago
- News18
Ananya Panday Drops Unseen Pics With Ahaan Panday Before Saiyaara Release, Pens Note
Last Updated: According to Sacnilk, Mohit Suri's romantic musical Saiyaara has sold 97,541 tickets across major national cinema chains for its opening day. Ahaan Panday gears up for his debut with Saiyaara, cousin Ananya Panday took a trip down memory lane to cheer him on. The actress shared unseen photos with him and also penned a sweet note for him. Many other celebrities have also expressed their excitement about his big-screen debut. Taking to her Instagram handle, Ananya Panday shared a series of childhood photos and wrote, 'been obsessed with my brother since day 1 and I can't wait for the world to feel the same #Saiyaara in cinemas tomorrow !!! @ahaanpandayy can't believe my little beans first movie comes out welcome to the movies Ahaaani !! The sweetest boy." Earlier, Salman Khan also cheered for Ahaan and Aneet. He wrote, 'It is so nice to see the love two debutants are getting from the industry and the country. So happy for them and thr parents who I have known since we were kids. @ahaanpanday @aneetpadda @mohitsuri." The film is releasing on July 18 and currently advance booking is open. Take a look here: According to Sacnilk, Mohit Suri's romantic musical Saiyaara has sold 97,541 tickets across major national cinema chains for its opening day. The film has already earned ₹2.59 crore through advance bookings, signalling a promising start. The film is going to clash with Anupam Kher's directorial Tanvi The Great. Saiyaara is expected to face tough competition at the box office from Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great, which also releases this week. This highly anticipated romance drama marks the first collaboration between Yash Raj Films and Mohit Suri. Speaking about the film and casting debutantes during the trailer launch, Mohit Suri said, 'I wouldn't have made Saiyaara if I hadn't found formidable actors like Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. I was honestly thinking about making something else before my path crossed with Yash Raj Films, which was looking for a young love story and was grooming Ahaan and Aneet to star in such a film." The trailer of Saiyaara transports viewers into a world of love, passion, and inevitable heartbreak. It follows the emotional journey of Ahaan Panday, portraying a bold newcomer chasing his dream as a vocalist, and Aneet Padda, who plays a gentle, gifted composer. The 2-minute 44-second glimpse has left audiences eager for more. Not just the emotional storyline, the film's music album is also going viral, adding to the growing buzz around this romantic musical. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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an hour ago
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Ahaan Panday Visits Siddhivinayak Temple Ahead Of Saiyaara Release
Last Updated: A while ago, Ahaan's cousin Ananya Panday also cheered for him and welcomed him to the film industry. In less than 24 hours from now, Ahaan Panday's acting debut movie Saiyaara will be in theatres. While everyone is eagerly waiting for the Mohit Suri directorial, the young actor was spotted visiting the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai on Thursday. He sought blessings from Bappa ahead of his debut film and was also accompanied by Aneet Padda. In a video that surfaced on social media, Ahaan Panday was seen hugging his mother, Deanne Pandey, outside the temple. The mother-son duo shared a warm moment before Ahaan even planted a kiss on his mom's cheeks. Ahaan's mother also hugged Aneet and shared her wishes ahead of the Saiyaara release. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@ A while ago, Ahaan's cousin Ananya Panday also cheered for him and welcomed him to the film industry. She shared a series of thorowback childhood photos with Ahaan and penned down a sweet note. 'Been obsessed with my brother since day 1 and I can't wait for the world to feel the same #Saiyaara in cinemas tomorrow !!! @ahaanpandayy can't believe my little beans first movie comes out welcome to the movies Ahaaani !! The sweetest boy." Earlier, Salman Khan also cheered for Ahaan and Aneet. He wrote, 'It is so nice to see the love two debutants are getting from the industry and the country. So happy for them and thr parents who I have known since we were kids. @ahaanpanday @aneetpadda @mohitsuri," Ananya wrote. Set to release on July 18, Saiyaara is being described by Suri as 'an old-school romantic drama that isn't made often these days." Despite starring fresh faces, the film is already tracking strongly at the box office. With advance bookings crossing Rs 4 crore, Saiyaara is projected to open in double digits—a rare feat for a debut-led film. First Published: July 17, 2025, 19:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
