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- NDTV
Why Saiyaara Is Nothing Like Aashiqui 2, 4 Major Differences Between The Two Mohit Suri Love Stories
New Delhi: What makes a love story a great love story? Some may say it's the cliches, grand romantic gestures, or, heartbreaks. But not all heartbreaks have to be sad; some can be beautiful, and that's when a filmmaker like Mohit Suri brings in a fresh perspective. Mohit Suri's latest romantic musical, Saiyaara, led by newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has scripted history with a blockbuster opening, and continues its dream run at the box office. This pop-culture moment is the result of a love story told well, something that came as a breath of fresh air for an audience starving for a good romance with music that endures more than just 15 seconds of a reel. What also came with praise were the comparison of Saiyaara with another Mohit Suri movie - Aashiqui 2. Comparisons between Mohit Suri's 2013 romantic drama Aashiqui 2 and his latest blockbuster Saiyaara were bound to happen. At the crux of it all, both are intense love stories. While one was laden with dreamy romance that eventually leads to self-destruction (Aashiqui 2), the other is a modern-day love story that reduces you to a pool of 'happy tears' (Saiyaara). Comparing Saiyaara to Aashiqui 2 is unfair. Saiyaara feels like a rehash of tired romantic clichés—just an average film. In contrast, Aashiqui 2 became a blockbuster with its raw love story, iconic music, and strong performances. It set a benchmark Saiyaara simply can't match. — 😎RAJ😎 (@RAJM700) July 22, 2025 That's why Saiyaara is nothing like Aashiqui 2. Dissimilarities Between Saiyaara And Aashiqui 2 A Happy Ending One of the major reasons why Aashiqui 2 fans were crushed with the ending is that it's not a happy one. And everyone loves to love a happy ending in a romantic film. In Aashiqui 2, rockstar Rahul Jaykar's (Aditya Roy Kapur) eternal battle with alcoholism leads him to commit suicide. When he gets to know that rising star Aarohi (Shraddha Kapoor) is willing to sacrifice her flourishing career out of her love for him, Rahul believes he's a hurdle in her life and career. He dies by suicide, leaving Aarohi devastated. However, Aarohi fulfils his wish as she becomes a successful singer, and signs off as Aarohi Rahul Jaykar. When it comes to Saiyaara, when writer Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda) disappears from singer-rockstar Krish Kapoor's (Ahaan Panday) life, to let him fly high in his career, they eventually end up together. Vaani, who is diagnosed with early-onset of Alzheimer's disease, slowly starts to forget Krish and confuses him with Mahesh (Shaan Grover), her ex-boyfriend who broke her heart. She writes one final song for him when the disease isn't weighing heavy on her, only to disappear later, so that she doesn't come between Krish and his dream. But one day, a viral video featuring a song she wrote for him, leads him back to her. By constantly rewinding to their moments from the past, Vaani remembers him again, and with the promise of holding on to each other through thick and thin. No one dies. Vaani and Krish eventually marry. A scene from Saiyaara Hero Is Not Self-Destructive In Saiyaara, while Vaani sacrifices her love for Krish so that he fulfils his only dream to be a huge musical star, Krish, too, leaves everything aside to be with Vaani. Unlike in Aashiqui 2, where Aarohi finds herself at the crossroads of having to compromise at every step, because that's what all-consuming love demands. Rahul seemingly takes the easy way out when he decides to take his own life. i can never understand how with every rewatch i cry more & more, like ik the ending pehle se but still.. i never cried watching a bollywood film ever but this. ps aditya acted so GOOD in this film. #Aashiqui2 #Adityaroykapur — tish (@dramaxcams) July 23, 2025 In the modern age of right swipes and Instagram likes, equal partnership in a committed relationship, such as Krish and Vaani's, gets a thundering applause from the young crowd. Because what they find is hope. Rank Newcomers (Well... Almost) The only legit newcomer in Saiyaara is Ahaan Panday, who is the cousin of actor Ananya Panday and nephew of Chunky Panday. Aneet Padda has had some supporting roles in projects such as Salaam Venky in 2023 and then Big Girls Don't Cry last year. What Saiyaara did for her in turn her into a breakthrough star. As for Ahaan Panday, from being touted as "Ranbir Kapoor 2.0" to his debut being compared to Hrithik Roshan's in Kaho Hai in 2000, he is on everyone's radar for all the right reasons. #Saiyaara 🎬 HAS ARRIVED — AND IT'S A RIOT. 💥 ₹45 CR in 48 HOURS. Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda just dropped one of the biggest debuts in recent Bollywood history. 🎵 Title track at 10M+ streams pre-release — now trending in 14 countries. This isn't hype. It's the start of Gen… — Sandesh (@sandeshbs1144) July 21, 2025 On the contrary, this is one of the biggest factors that sets Saiyaara apart from Aashiqui 2, which released in 2013. Neither Aditya Roy Kapur nor Shraddha Kapoor were rank newcomers in the film. Yes, they were fresh faces who shot to fame overnight after the film's success. While Aditya Roy Kapur debuted with the 2009 film London Dreams, Shraddha Kapoor came to the movies with the 2010 film Teen Patti. Brings Attention To A Disease; However, Make-Believe Saiyaara sheds light on a disease like early on-set Alzheimer's, which the female lead Vaani Batra suffers from. While there has been a debate about how it has been a bit too stretched for cinematic narrative, it still draws our attention to the disease. It makes us ponder over the symptoms. Vaani's condition plays a very crucial role in the changing dynamics of her relationship with Krish, too. "Because of her Alzheimer's, she mistakes her current boyfriend for her ex. She even stabbed him , but he stayed silent — just to protect her from any stress." KRISH THE MAN THAT YOU ARE #Saiyaara #AhaanPanday — ᴍᴀᴠɪş🦋 (@thomitus_) July 20, 2025 In conversation with NDTV, some experts said that it is unlikely for the disease to hit that early on, but it is not entirely impossible. "It is called early-onset Alzheimer's dementia, which is defined as dementia occurring at the age of less than 65 years. If it is happening to someone in their 20s, it is very rare and it is usually due to genetic causes, mainly due to mutations in genes like APP TSEN," neurologist Dr Kaustubh Mahajan at PD Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Khar, Mumbai told NDTV. Dr Singla had an opposite view on the same, as she said, "They have to exaggerate because it's a movie, but nothing of this sort happens in real life. Someone who has underlying dementia or someone who goes into depression, that's when symptoms exacerbate very fast. And, Alzheimer's, which is one of the causes of dementia, is not triggered by shock. Dementia, however, is." While there are conflicting reactions to how the disease has been represented in the film, one can't help but be curious about this disease. There Are, However, Some Very Basic Similarities Between Saiyaara and Aashiqui 2 Killer Song Album A resonating music album is a given for a quintessential Mohit Suri movie. Aashiqui 2's title track Tum Hi Ho by Arijit Singh, became the love anthem of its time. Not only did it propel Arijit Singh to unimaginable stardom, but Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor's chemistry added to the lingering feeling of love that the song entailed. While other tracks such as Sunn Raha Hai, Chahun Main Ya Naa, Hum Mar Jayenge, and Meri Aashiqui were all soulful tunes that perfectly captured the essence of falling in love despite adversities, Tum Hi Ho still enjoys a whole different level of fandom. Cut to 12 years later, Saiyaara's title track scored the No 7 spot on Spotify's Top 50 Global List, a first for a Bollywood song. From Humsafar, Barbaad to Dhun and Tum Ho Toh, there's a song in Saiyaara for every stage of love you are in. Supporting Role By "The Jacket" Aditya Roy Kapur's brown leather jacket in Aashiqui 2 was more than a style statement. It became a symbol of Rahul's (Aditya Roy Kapur) and Aarohi's (Shraddha Kapoor) love and connection, borrowing from the original Aashiqui starring Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal. Aashiqui Poster One of the most iconic scenes in Aashiqui 2 was the rain sequence when the title track starts playing, where Rahul shares his jacket with Aarohi. Such was the cultural impact of the jacket that fans recreated that scene time and again. The symbolic impact was unprecedented. The jacket returns in Saiyaara, however, this time as a symbol of simmering intensity between the two lead characters Krish (Ahaan Panday) and Vaani (Aneet Padda). In a key scene when Vaani gets on Krish's bike, he wraps the jacket around the two of them and ties a knot, once again adding to the narrative as a sign of his growing protectiveness and care towards Vaani. One of my favorite things from #Saiyaara (and I know I might be judged for this) is how he ties the two together with his jacket/sweatshirt while they ride. I just find it sooooo sweet!! I would legit melt if a guy did it to me. — Shona 🍁 (@wreckerofmyjoy) July 21, 2025 Dialogues That Stay With The Hopeless Romantic In You In Aashiqui 2, at several instances, the one dialogue that Aditya Roy Kapur's character keeps reiterating is, " Suno..." To which Aarohi always responds, " Kya?" And all he says is, " Kuch yuhi." The dialogue reflects the silence that somehow speaks louder than words. With Saiyaara, Mohit Suri keeps it simple (also repetitive). All Krish and Vaani have to say to each other is, "I love you forever and ever and ever." They also say, " Kuch pal abhi baaqi hain mere paas." No matter how feverish, this phrase also works in the moment. What takes the cake, is undoubtedly the stellar frames in both Mohit Suri films. Just like Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor fans remember their iconic rain sequence in Aashiqui 2 till date, Saiyaara too had its viral moment. The most loved scene in the film is when Krish finds Vaani from a viral video shot in Manali, which eventually leads him to her in an ashram. The zoomed-in frame of Vaani's captivating eyes full of tears on a massive LED screen in London's Wembley Stadium brings Krish down to his knees. A scene from Saiyaara It's a beautiful piece of massy cinema. It's a mixed bag of same-same but different when it comes to Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2 and Saiyaara. But at the end of the day, what binds them together in the larger picture - they both are love stories that deserve just love, forever and ever.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I won't trade my identity for a template of what an actress should be: Aarohi Patel
It was in 2015, that a young girl, all of 20 played the role of Pavan in Premji: Rise of a Warrior. The film won several state awards and put Aarohi Patel on the map of Gujarati cinema. She played Antara in Love Ni Bhavaai in 2017 and Vaani, two years later in Aum Mangalam Singlem. After 10 years and several films behind her, Aarohi celebrates a milestone today. However, according to the actress, this was 'never a part of the plan' . We sit down with Aarohi at her office and where she spends most of her time. In a chat, she talks about how she doesn't consider herself a nepokid, why she is grateful to the industry and more. How do you look back at a decade in D-Town? Did you always envision your journey like this? It has been magical, but with a lot of hard work, dedication, and learning. I did not anticipate my journey to be like this. When I did Premji…, I was still studying I wanted to complete my master's and go to New York or London to study filmmaking. Love Ni Bhavai happened when I was studying for my master's. I got a call from Vipul Mehta for Chaal Jeevi Laiye! just a day before I was supposed to appear for IELTS. Everything just happened on its own. My plan was to work behind the camera and so, I studied commerce and then master's in Development Communication, so that I could get insights into media. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo I interned at a radio office, then in print media, and became an assistant director and later, an editor. I wanted to explore everything because acting was never a part of the plan. Every offer was more tempting than the previous one. You've been very selective about films. Do you feel you could have done more films? It's a wrong perception that I am selective. But I will take up a film only if I feel it's worth it. My passion has always been my production house and my editing jobs. I have never wanted to trade my passion for editing for visibility in films. I fell in love with acting while shooting for Premji…. I do feel that I am yet to explore many roles and different stories. You have often been called a nepo kid. How do you cope with that? Nepotism is when we benefit from our parents' contacts, but the urban Gujarati film industry was established in 2015, the year I made my debut. My father (Saandeep Patel) also established himself around that time. So, I am not a nepo kid. My parents have been working in the industry, making serials and films for the past 30 years, but they were not known to the audience, or the new age industry. My dad was motivated when he saw Vijaygiri Bava, Abhishek Jain and Krishnadev Yagnik making urban films. I don't think the fans have that perception. In fact, I have done fewer films as compared to other actors. I am a very patient person and probably that is why my industry peers feel that life has been easy for me. I have seen my parents achieving great heights and then face some lows too, so I know how quickly things can change in the industry. So, I don't expect much from the industry. I only trust my hard work and dedication. You've always had the same set of industry friends. Have you ever been blamed for groupism? No. I can only hang out with people I am comfortable with. I spend most of my time with my college friends and not so much with industry people. But I feel comfortable around my co-stars and producers, directors that I have worked with. You seem to have defied what an actress should be like… I was carrying the no makeup look back in 2015 too, as I feel lazy to wear makeup. Now, it is suddenly a thing. I've been wearing oversized clothes, which is now a trend for Gen Z. I feel proud of it. If I have dark circles, I have them. I am not ready to trade my identity for a template of what an actress should be. Professionally, what are your plans in the next 10 years? I want to be a part of something that goes global. Gujarati films have to represent India at the global level in the next 10 years. The industry also gave you your husband (Tatsat Munshi), isn't it? When I was about to begin shooting for Chaal Jeevi Laiye!, I got a call from Ankit Gor for Non-Alcoholic Breakup. He thought I would never do it, but I did it and that's when I met Tatsat for the first time. That's how the journey began. 'I would love to relive the shooting period of Chaal Jeevi Laiye!' I would love to relive the shooting period of Chaal Jeevi Laiye! because we shot in Uttarakhand in an almost no-network zone. I signed the film when I was wondering what to do with my life. It was just the 40-50 people from the crew. The way I found myself there, it was a life-changing experience. I came back with no baggage. After Love Ni Bhavai, there were a lot of expectations from me, which I never asked for-how to walk, how to talk and what to wear. There was a lot of noise around me; I was losing my identity and I would end up being just another girl or actress, and I was not ready for the change. I would have lost my individuality. This film came at the perfect time. Favourites and wish list: · Fave onscreen pair: Sagar and Antara (her and Mallhar in Love Ni Bhavai). · Favourite co-star: Bhavya Gandhi. He is an amazing person and as someone with so much fame, he treated me well. He is humble, kind, and sweet. · Want to be paired opposite: Mayur Chauhan and Mitra Gadhvi. · Closest song: Khune Thi Khune Thi · Weird or funny messages from fans: 'Aarohi didi, will you attend the premiere today? We will come to meet you' and 'I really like you and my wife has no idea that I have messaged you.' · Favourite characters: Pranali from Ajab Raat Ni Gajab Vaat and Vaani from Aum Mangalam Singlem. · A character that resembles her real-life personality: I am a combination of Vaani and Antara. Antara was too ambitious, while Vaani was too naïve.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘As thick we are as family, we don't indulge as one while making a film'
Aarohi and her fam joined us for celebrating International Day of Families It wasn't director Saandeep Patel at the helm during our fun shoot celebrating the International Day of Families , as his actress-daughter Aarohi took over, donning the director's hat. Be it her actor-husband Tatsat Munshi , actress-RJ-mother Aarti Vyas Patel or her sister Sanjanaa, who's pursuing music, Aarohi ensured each frame captured their natural chemistry. 'That is how our family has always been – fun, chaotic and supportive,' Aarohi tells us, adding, 'It is very important for families to encourage and support your careers and decisions, and for us, that has come quite naturally.' From sharing their personal and professional dynamics, to sharing their 'ideal break as a family', here are some fun excerpts: 'On set, our film takes precedence over family' While Aarohi and Aarti have worked with Saandeep in Love Ni Bhavai , it was Aum Mangalam Singlem where Tatsat and Sanjanaa (in costumes department) too joined in. Talking about their dynamics, Aarti says, 'While there is a certain ease and comfort of working amidst the people you know, our on-set dynamics are very different. Sanjanaa and Tatsat used to bond well, Aarohi and Tatsat were thorough professionals. In fact, Saandeep and I don't even talk on set until required. He's the director and I am an actor.' Saandeep adds, 'We don't indulge as a family while making a film. In fact, we seem the most distant during the shoot, kyunki sab ka working style aur thought process different hai.' Aarohi laughs, 'Mainly Papa and I; we are at loggerheads most of the time during the production, especially on the treatment of the character I am portraying.' Aarti interjects, 'As for me, I choose to disappear from that space immediately! (laughs).' It was inspiring to grow in a family full of artistes: Tatsat The recent addition to the growing family is son-in-law Tatsat and his family. The actor is the nephew of the sugam sangeet maestros, Shyamal and Saumil Munshi , while Padma Shri Tushar Shukla is his uncle, and writer Mitai Shukla is his cousin. Talking about growing around such artistes, Tatsat shares, 'Our discussions at home always centred around art and artistes. I have grown up listening to and reciting poems or singing sugam sangeet, and meeting veterans including Jagjit Singh and Pankaj Udhas. My uncles have been a solid support system while I was entering showbiz.' My father too was a theatre artiste, and he always told me that whether it is the biggest of successes or lowest of failures, you must keep your stability and maturity during both the phases. And that is how we continue to deal with the ups and downs of our respective careers -Saandeep Patel The best thing about being a part of a family who is also in the (film) industry is that their opinions and suggestions are honest and real. Whenever I am offered a project or a role, I come to Aarohi and our parents to seek their advice -Tatsat Munshi I am only starting my journey in music, while my family is already excelling at what they do. I do want to live up to the legacy they have created. Although I am stepping into a different field, this is one pressure I have taken up myself, to prove myself (smiles) -Sanjanaa Patel We all have our hectic schedules, and our timelines usually don't match. So, jab sab saath hote hai, wo humara Sunday hota hai. We all bond over coffee, films, games and gossip -Aarti Patel All of us deal with trolling differently. When I am the target, it takes me a day or a two to come out of it, but Tatsat handles me well. Papa is very curious and gets affected more, while mummy has adapted to 'ignorance is bliss'. But when it comes to our family, Sanjanaa and I are at forefront and fight it out sometimes -Aarohi Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I relate to Hermione Granger the most in Harry Potter films: Aarohi
Aarohi Patel, a Potterhead Ask Aarohi if she is still a Potterhead and she quips, "Always" (like Professor Severus Snape). On International Harry Potter Day , the Udan Chhoo actor tells us why she loves Harry Potter films , how she is trying to turn her husband (actor Tatsat Munshi) into a Potterhead and more. 'I saw the first Harry Potter film in 2008 and the rest is history' Aarohi turned into a Potterhead in 2008, thanks to her younger sister Sanjanaa. She says, 'Sanjanaa is a big Potterhead, and she insisted that I must watch the movies. In 2008, I saw the first film and the rest is history. Usually, I prefer reading a book before watching a film based on it. However, I watched the Harry Potter movies first and read the books later. I love everything about it, but I still feel reading the books before watching the movies would have been better, as it would have allowed me to build my own Hogwarts or looks of the characters.' Aarohi's favourite book and movie is Deathly Hallows She adds, 'Every year, my sister and I have a Harry Potter marathon during winter, with cups of hot chocolate. It is like a tradition for us.' 'Hermione Granger is my favourite character' While she loves all the characters, Aarohi relates to Hermione Granger the most. She says, 'She is my favourite character because I relate to her completely. In school, I was a first bencher too, who memorised all the answers and raised my hand all the time to answer questions (laughs). Also, I like Emma Watson (who played Hermione Granger).' Aarohi believes every character in the series has their own amazing journey. She says, 'I feel the books and the films are brilliant. We enjoyed them as children and continue doing so even today. Every character from the first part to the last one has its own journey, and each of them stays with us.' She adds, "I don't have high expectations from the reboot series, reports say it will follow the books closely, so I have my fingers crossed. But nothing will ever match the charm of the original movies." 'I told Tatsat he has to watch Harry Potter films, it's non-negotiable' Aarohi, who married Tatsat Munshi last year, says not knowing anything about the Harry Potter world was 'not acceptable to me.' She laughs, 'I told Tatsat that to be 'happily married' to me, he has to watch the films, it is non-negotiable. I am glad he is watching them and enjoying it too. We are going to London in June for my sister's convocation and we will visit the Harry Potter World ( Harry Potter Studio Tour ) and places like Elephant House café in Edinburgh, where JK Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book. I am preparing him for that too (smiles). I really want to try Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans , apart from Butterbeer, pumpkin pasties and treacle tarts' Accio Rapid Fire Round! · Favourite book/movie? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows · Favourite spell? Alohomora (spell to unlock doors and open locks) · The Hogwarts House you belong to? Gryffindor, in every manner · Which D-Town actors will play these characters best? - Harry Potter: Pratik Gandhi - Hermione Granger: Obviously, me! - Ron Weasley: Mallhar or Mitra Gadhvi - Albus Dumbledore: Siddharth Randeria - Professor Snape: Abhinay Banker or Jayesh More - Professor McGonagall: Gopi Desai - Hagrid: Deven Bhojani
