Mohit Suri shares story of Ahaan Panday's shelved debut film before Saiyaara
Despite the disappointment, Ahaan's belief in the banner remained firm. Mohit shared, 'I know that Adi sir called him after the pandemic, and told him that his faith in his talent hadn't lowered even one bit, but that he could start looking for opportunities outside the studio if he wanted to. 'You don't need to hang on here, you can look for work elsewhere', he was told. But the kid was adamant that he could only be launched by YRF, and it worked."'Saiyaara', released on July 18, 2025, has become a runaway success at the box office. The romantic drama, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has already become a box office hit.The film follows the story of Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, and Vaani Batra, a poet with a soulful heart, as they go through love, heartbreak, and healing. Ahaan and Aneet's chemistry has been widely loved by the audience, especially the youth.- EndsTrending Reel
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