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NDTV
36 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Emraan Hashmi Rejected Aditya Roy Kapur's Character In Aashiqui 2
New Delhi: Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2 made Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor overnight sensations. The craze around the lead pair of the movie was unprecedented, and it was a huge boost to propel their careers forward. However, Mohit Suri's first choice for Aditya Roy Kapur's character, Rahul Jaykar, was his first hero, Emraan Hashmi. The Jannat 2 actor had revealed the reason behind rejecting the offer in an earlier interview. What's Happening Amid the humongous success of Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, led by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, people have been comparing it to his blockbuster Aashiqui 2, featuring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead. In an interview with Lallantop, Emran Hashmi got candid about the films he had rejected, which went on to become blockbusters. Among them was Aashiqui 2, where both Mahesh Bhatt and Mohit Suri believed he was the perfect fit. Mahesh Bhatt was one of the producers. Explaining the reason behind the same, Emraan Hashmi had said, " Aashiqui is a franchise that needs to be done with fresh faces. The franchise worked because the lead pair had no public perception, just like the original film (Rahul Roy, Anu Aggarwal). Aashiqui 2 will work with the actors who don't have a certain public image. Thus, I rejected the film." Speaking of regretting rejecting the film, Emraan Hashmi said, "I don't regret it. It made complete sense to me at that time. People may question it because, in retrospect, the film did well. But it did well because there were fresh faces. I don't think I would have been able to add value at that time. I had an image already." Emraan Hashmi Films With Mohit Suri Emraan Hashmi and Mohit Suri have collaborated previously in Zeher (2005), Kalyug (2005), Awarapan (2007), and Murder 2 (2011). Saiyaara Box-Office Collection Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has maintained its hold at the box office, paving the way for it to become one of the highest-grossing films of 2025. The Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda film has crossed the Rs 100 crore benchmark within four days of its release. After scripting history as one of the top 5 highest opening weekends of this year, Saiyaara became the seventh highest-grossing film of 2025. About Saiyaara Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film deals with love, loss, and heartbreak in a poignant way. The Mohit Suri film stars debutant Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, alongside Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a young aspiring writer diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. In A Nutshell There have been several comparisons between Mohit Suri's recent blockbuster Saiyaara and his previous hit Aashiqui 2. Both films revolve around themes of love and loss. While Saiyaara is led by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Aashiqui 2 made Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapur overnight stars despite having done a few films. In an older interview, Emraan Hashmi spoke about being approached for Aashiqui 2 first. He, however, spoke about how he did not believe he was the right fit for the movie as it needed new faces.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ahaan Panday remembers how Shraddha Kapoor made him ‘feel seen' as AD on 'Rock On 2', praises her for applauding 'Saiyaara'
's film 'Saiyaara', featuring and Aneet Padda, has deeply connected with viewers, earning praise from numerous Bollywood celebrities on social media. Among them, expressed her heartfelt response through her Instagram stories. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In response to her appreciation, Ahaan expressed his gratitude. Shraddha Kapoor's Support During 'Rock On 2' On Tuesday, Ahaan shared Shraddha's appreciation on his Instagram and reflected on their past collaboration. He wrote, 'Working under you on Rock On 2, being assigned to fix your piano, the serendipity of assisting on a rock music film, to getting to be a part of one… I remember you taking out the time to speak to me for a few seconds, and your words weighing heavy on me.' He continued, 'You made me feel seen at a time when very few did, in such a small short conversation and that's why you're magic, maybe a little glimmer of that magic spilled onto me and that's why the universe allowed me to have this moment.' Ahaan served as an assistant director on the 2016 release 'Rock On 2', featuring actors Shraddha Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, and Shahana Goswami. The film was helmed by director Shujaat Saudagar. Reacting to Shraddha's Praise for 'Saiyaara' Earlier, Shraddha posted a video showing her applauding and cheering during a screening of 'Saiyaara', featuring Ahaan and Aneet Padda. She expressed her admiration by saying, 'Saiyaara se Aashiqui ho gayi hai mujhe (I've fallen in love with Saiyaara).' This was a nod to her 2013 film ' ', also directed by Mohit Suri. Many viewers have noted similarities between 'Saiyaara' and 'Aashiqui 2' due to their shared themes of youthful love and heartbreak. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now About 'Saiyaara' Saiyaara centers on the blossoming romance between Krish Kapoor, an aspiring musician played by Ahaan, and Vaani Batra, a reserved journalist portrayed by Aneet. Since its release in theaters on July 18, the film has enjoyed impressive box office success.
NDTV
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Shraddha Kapoor Joins The Fan Club: " Saiyaara Se Aashiqui Ho Gayi"
New Delhi: Aashiqui 2 actress Shraddha Kapoor is the latest celebrity to join the Saiyaara fan club. On Monday, Shraddha Kapoor shared two Instagram Stories, affirming her unconditional love for Mohit Suri's latest offering. What's Happening In the first story, Shraddha Kapoor is seen clapping and hooting inside a theatre as the end credits flash on screen. The caption on the post read, "Saiyaara se Aashiqui ho gayi hai mujhe." She added a heart, a loved-up and a teary-eyed emoji to the post. In the next slide, Shraddha shared a still featuring the eyes of Aneet Padda. In the caption, she wrote, "Pure cinema... pure drama... pure magic. Uff... bohot time baad itna emotion feel kiya hai... (After a long time, felt a surge of emotions)." She added, "Iss moment ke liye 5 baar dekhongi (Will watch it five times for this scene)." For the unversed, Shraddha Kapoor delivered a bumper hit with Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2 (2013). In the film, she played Arohi, a character who still resonates with the audience. Shraddha was paired opposite Aditya Roy Kapur. Saiyaara Mania From Alia Bhatt to Karan Johar, from Anurag Basu to Subhash Ghai - celebrities have been pouring love and appreciation for the film. Saiyaara created a mass-hysteria among viewers. The film crossed the Rs 100 crore benchmark within four days of its release. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film deals with love, loss, and heartbreak in a poignant way. The film stars debutant Ahaan Pandey as Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, alongside Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a young writer diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. In A Nutshell Shraddha Kapoor, who had collaborated with Mohit Suri in Aashiqui 2, praised Saiyaara filmy style.
News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aneet Padda Reacts To Shraddha Kapoor's Praise For Saiyaara: 'Aashiqui Rahegi...'
Last Updated: Shraddha Kapoor took to her Instagram stories to share a video clip from the theatre as she watched Saiyaara. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have been winning hearts with their powerful performance in their debut film, Saiyaara. Not only fans but even celebrities are sending them love and praise. Recently, Shraddha Kapoor was seen sharing scenes from the film and heaping praises on them. Aneet has reacted to it. Taking to her Instagram stories, Aneet shared Shraddha's comment and wrote, 'Thank you". Shraddha Kapoor took to her Instagram stories to share a video clip from the theatre as she watched Saiyaara. She wrote, 'Saiyaara se Aashiqui ho gayi hai mujhe (I have fallen in love with Saiyaara)," while tagging Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda and Mohit Suri. In another story, she wrote that the film was 'pure magic' and that she felt so deeply moved by a movie after a very long time. 'Pure cinema…pure drama… pure magic. Uff…Bohot time baad itna emotion feel kiya hai (It's been a long time since I felt this much emotion)." Take a look here: She also revealed her favourite moment from Saiyaara, sharing a video clip of the moment Ahaan Panday's character sees Aneet Padda on the jumbotron, and falls to his knees. Shraddha wrote that she can watch the film 5 times just for this scene. 'Iss moment ke liye 5 baar dekhoongi (I will watch this film 5 times just for this moment)." Meanwhile, in an exclusive conversation with News18 Showsha, Mohit Suri stated that he wasn't approached by the producers to helm Aashiqui 3. But, Mohit is rather thrilled that he could direct Saiyaara without having to worry about the franchise value of Aashiqui. 'For me, Aashiqui was a very pure and personal experience and I didn't want to do it just to capitalise on the title. As they say, to each other own. It's not like I wouldn't have been able to live up to the franchise value. Having said that, I'm glad I didn't do it. I'm glad that I got to make Saiyaara without the expectation or burden of Aashiqui," he tells us. Saiyaara stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are also receiving a lot of appreciation for their brilliant performance in their debut film. Celebs such as Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, and many others publicly praised them on social media. 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.
Mint
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Saiyaara se aashiqui ho gayi': Shraddha Kapoor calls Ahaan-Aneet's film 'pure magic'
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara is continuing to win hearts across the country—and Shraddha Kapoor just joined the list of celebrities gushing over the film. The actor, who immortalised the character of Aarohi in Aashiqui 2, shared her love for the romantic drama on Instagram, calling Saiyaara 'pure cinema' and 'pure magic.' Taking to her stories on Tuesday, Shraddha posted a video of herself cheering and clapping during a scene featuring lead pair Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. 'Saiyaara se Aashiqui ho gayi hai mujhe,' she wrote, comparing the emotional high of the film to her own 2013 blockbuster. She also posted a still of an intense moment from the film, Ahaan's character Krrish Kapoor on his knees, staring at a photo of Vaani (played by Aneet). 'Pure cinema, pure drama, pure magic. Uff… bohot time baad itna emotion feel kiya hai… Iss moment ke liye 5 baar dekhungi (Felt so emotional after such a long time. I'd watch it five times just for this moment),' she captioned it. Shraddha Kapoor wrote on Instagram, 'Pure cinema, pure drama, pure magic.' The reaction comes amid growing comparisons between Saiyaara and Aashiqui 2, both helmed by Mohit Suri and known for their soul-stirring music and emotionally charged romance. Before Shraddha, Alia Bhatt had also praised Saiyaara, calling it a film 'full of heart, full of soul.' In a note shared online, she wrote, 'Saiyaara isn't just a film. It's a moment. And I'm so glad I got to feel it.' Karan Johar also posted that he was 'blown away' by Ahaan and Aneet's debut, adding that the film's music 'lingers long after the credits roll.' Saiyaara has emerged as a breakout success story in 2025. The film grossed ₹ 100 crore in just four days, with opening weekend figures touching ₹ 82 crore globally. On Spotify, its title track—composed and sung by indie artists Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami—has soared to No. 7 on the Global Top 50 chart, a rare feat for a debut film's soundtrack. The reactions online have been equally passionate: 'I am surprised she went to theatre to watch the movie , and not use AI for writing a fake review ,' a user wrote. 'loved how she titled it, chahe PR ho ya kuch, loved it ki jaise hum local me baat krte hn waise hi likha. Minute thing but it connects with people unlike fake English para generated from AI,' another user wrote. 'The eyes scene was my Roman Empire, so beautiful,' the third wrote. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara tells the story of Krrish, a struggling musician, and Vaani, an aspiring journalist, whose lives collide in a whirlwind of love, longing, and loss. With powerful performances and a soundtrack that's dominating charts, Saiyaara is fast becoming the most talked-about love story of the year.
