Subhash Ghai On Saiyaara Success: ‘Stop Spending On Stars, Focus On The Story'

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Saiyaara craze is real: Director Subhash Ghai loved Mohit Suri's film. He was also impressed with debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's debut film Saiyaara continues to charm audience. It won't be wrong to say that Mohit Suri's emotionally layered story has struck a chord. And, now, filmmaker Subhash Ghai has shared his review of Saiyaara.
Ghai credited producer Aditya Chopra and director Mohit Suri for backing a story-driven film that proves star power isn't the only recipe for success.
Subhash Ghai's Saiyaara Review
Calling Saiyaara a 'milestone in Hindi commercial cinema," the Taal director stressed the importance of investing in strong narratives rather than inflating budgets with big-name actors and over-the-top marketing.
Ghai on Instagram said, 'When a new star cast film creates a wave at box office. It sends us a clear message to investors and producers not to make an over budget film more than a good story needs – not to invest on main actors more than your production cost – no money spent on stars' whims – no extra spend on marketing stunts."
He underscored that compelling storytelling still reigns supreme, noting that audiences today are more than ready to embrace emotionally rich narratives brought to life by the right cast, whether newcomers or established stars. 'The audience is surely ready to accept a good, heartwarming film with the right casting, all over India," he said.
Subhash Ghai Congratulates Aditya Chopra For Saiyaara
Congratulating producer Aditya Chopra and director Mohit Suri, Ghai called Saiyaara a 'historic" film. He added, 'My heartiest congratulations to Aditya Chopra and Mohit Suri for proving the fundamental principles of filmmaking in Hindi commercial cinema and for making Saiyaara, a film that has created history today"
He attributed the success of Saiyaara to its visionary direction, well-written script, soulful music, and thoughtfully chosen cast. He concluded, 'Good producer, good director, good story script, good music and right casting of big or new stars and a balanced budget and well-shot film matters only. Nothing else. Wish u all great success. Cinema zindabad."
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About Saiyaara
Directed by Mohit Suri and produced under the YRF banner, Saiyaara has emerged as a box office phenomenon.
Within just three days of release, the romantic drama has stormed past Rs 100 crore globally.
Saiyaara marked Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's debut in Bollywood. The film has quickly entered the Top 10 highest-grossing Hindi films of 2025, currently holding the 8th spot.
First Published:
July 22, 2025, 16:46 IST
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