Mohit Suri's Emotional Wrap on ‘Saiyaara' Sets Hearts Ablaze
/ Jul 22, 2025, 07:27PM IST
Director Mohit Suri, known for heartfelt romances like 'Aashiqui 2', couldn't hold back tears on the final day of shooting his latest film 'Saiyaara'. In an emotional BTS video shared by cinematographer Ashok Keer, Suri is seen hugging the entire cast and crew while lead actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, dressed in wedding attire, embrace on set. This touching farewell highlights the deep bond forged during filming and the passion poured into the project, which has already struck gold at the box office.
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