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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Saiyaara copied from Korean classic A Moment to Remember? Film's writer Sankalp Sadanah breaks his silence
Mohit Suri's romantic drama Saiyaara is enjoying a dream run at the box office, having crossed ₹500 crore globally. Featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles, it has emerged as one of the year's biggest hits. However, amid the applause, a controversy has surfaced, with a section of viewers alleging that Saiyaara is lifted from the Korean classic A Moment to Remember. Writer Sankalp Sadanah urges viewers to watch both films and form their own opinions on the similarities. Writer Sankal Sadanah speaks out if Saiyaara is a copy Now, the film's writer, Sankalp Sadanah, has addressed the comparisons for the first time. Speaking to trade analyst Komal Nahta, Sankalp dismissed the plagiarism claims and urged audiences to form their own opinions. 'Honestly, so much has already been said about this. All I can say is — the Korean film is out there, and so is Saiyaara. Watch both and judge for yourself. You'll be able to tell whether it's inspired, a copy, or an original.' Shedding light on the film's origin, Sankalp shared that Saiyaara was born not from a structured screenplay, but from a moment of pure emotion during a casual meeting with Mohit Suri in Bandra. 'There was talk of a sequel to another project — Aashiqui 3, to be precise. It was raining when we came back from a meeting. As I was about to leave, Mohit asked me to stay back and listen to something. He shared an idea and asked if it was worth building into a film,' Sankalp recalled. The idea that eventually became Saiyaara wasn't driven by plot mechanics or formulas. According to Sankalp, the emotional seed of the film came from a single line — one that eventually made its way into the film. Despite the noise around it, Saiyaara continues to draw audiences in with its storytelling, soulful music, and fresh pairing of two rising stars. What is the similarity between the two films? Viewers found Saiyaara and the Korean film A Moment to Remember share thematic similarities, particularly their focus on a romantic relationship tested by memory loss. In both stories, a young couple faces the emotional turmoil of one partner suffering from a degenerative memory condition, with the male lead becoming a devoted caregiver. The films emphasise unconditional love, emotional endurance, and the pain of forgetting shared memories.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
''Saiyaara' is not a copy': Writer Sankalp Sadanah breaks silence, urges viewers to judge for themselves
'Saiyaara,' the much-talked-about debut of Ahaan Panday , has been under scrutiny ever since it hit the theaters, with comparisons being drawn to the Korean film A Moment to Remember. Addressing the controversy, the film's writer, Sankalp Sadanah, finally opened up, insisting that the Mohit Suri directorial is not a copy of any pre-existing work. In a candid chat with Komal Nahta, Sankalp urged audiences to make their own judgment. "The Korean film is out there, and so is 'Saiyaara.' Watch both and decide if it's inspired, a copy, or something original,' he said. A film born from a feeling, not a format Sadanah shared that the emotional seed of 'Saiyaara' was sown during a rainy evening after a casual meeting with director Mohit Suri. Just as he was about to leave, Suri pitched a heartfelt idea to him. 'There was no story, no characters—just a line that stuck with us: 'A hit song isn't the one that stays in your head; it's the one that stays in your heart.' That was enough to build an entire world around,' Sankalp said, emphasizing that the film came from a place of genuine emotion, not imitation. The story behind 'Saiyaara' Directed by Mohit Suri, 'Saiyaara' follows the emotionally charged journey of Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday), an aspiring singer, and Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda), a determined young journalist. As their love story unfolds, it encounters the complexities of ambition, societal expectations, and emotional vulnerability. While parallels with 'A Moment to Remember,' which explores early-onset Alzheimer's, have been noted, Sankalp maintains 'Saiyaara' has a unique voice. The movie is surely the most sensational hit this year, and it deserves all the success for sure. Saiyaara - Official Teaser
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saiyaara writer breaks silence on Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer being lifted from Korean classic A Moment To Remember: ‘Watch both and judge for yourself'
's Saiyaara is basking in box office glory, having grossed over Rs 500 crore globally. But even as the romantic drama continues to draw audiences, a cloud of controversy has loomed over its success. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A section of viewers has accused the film of being lifted from the Korean classic A Moment To Remember. Now, the film's writer Sankalp Sadanah has addressed the allegations head-on. In a conversation with trade analyst Komal Nahta, Sankalp clarified that Saiyaara is not a copy of any pre-existing work. He said, 'Honestly, so much has already been said about this. All I can say is—the Korean film is out there, and so is Saiyaara. Watch both and judge for yourself. You'll be able to tell whether it's inspired, a copy, or an original.' The seed was planted on a rainy day in Bandra Tracing the genesis of the story, Sankalp revealed that the core idea for Saiyaara emerged during a casual meeting with director Mohit Suri. He recalled how a brief chat in Suri's Bandra office, amid discussions of another film, became the turning point. 'There was talk of a sequel to a different project—Aashiqui 3, to be precise,' he said. 'It was raining when we came back from a meeting. As I was about to leave, Mohit asked me to stay back and listen to something. He shared an idea and asked me if it was worth building into a film.' 'Saiyaara' breaks lifetime records of 'War' and 'Dunki' by crossing ₹500 cr worldwide in 18 days. 'No story, no screenplay—just a feeling' According to the debutant writer, the story of Saiyaara wasn't born out of structure or plot, it stemmed from emotion. 'That discussion gave birth to the core of Saiyaara. At that time, there was no story, no screenplay—just a feeling. The seed of the film came from a single emotional thought, a line that appears in the film: 'A hit song isn't the one that stays in your head; it's the one that stays in your heart.' That was the emotion we built everything else around,' he explained. For those unaware, Saiyaara features and in the lead roles. The film not only marked a dream debut for the two young stars but also proved to be a goldmine for , raking in record profits and becoming one of the biggest hits of the year.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Saiyaara writers asked ChatGPT to suggest film's climax, the response made them laugh: ‘It said hero and heroine should both…'
Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, and starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become one of the most successful love stories from Bollywood. The film's writers, Sankalp Sadanah and Rohan Shankar, recently shared that when they were trying to come up with the film's climax, they tried everything but couldn't find a solution that fit the tone of their film. Sankalp, who worked on the film's climax with director Mohit Suri, said that at one point, one of his assistants asked ChatGPT for suggestions for the film's climax, in jest. In a chat with Komal Nahta on his YouTube channel, Sankalp was asked about how he came up with the film's beautiful happy ending and he shared that he had written the entire screenplay of the film, but was yet to crack the climax. He shared, 'We had written the whole story but we were yet to crack the climax. We didn't know what the resolution of the film will be. At that point, I had an assistant Chetan Naidu and he asked ChatGPT also, just for fun. There was no seriousness behind it. He asked, 'How would Mohit Suri end such a movie?' And it responded by saying that hero and heroine should both die.' Sankalp laughed as he shared this anecdote and said that even Mohit Suri was thinking that the heroine's story could end in tragedy, given her condition. 'Even Mohit was thinking that given the heroine's condition, it was inching towards a tragedy. But we couldn't crack it. Then one day, I was stuck in traffic and it just came to me,' he said. ALSO READ | Dhadak 2: Shazia Iqbal destroys ancient Bollywood Dharma in the best Karan Johar production since Jigra Saiyaara has turned out to be the second biggest hit of the year, and has made over Rs 300 crore nett in the domestic market. Globally, the film has grossed over Rs 500 crore and it just inches away from crossing Pathaan's record at the global box office. At a time when Hindi films have largely not been performing well at the box office, Saiyaara's success has shocked industry experts. In the last few years, films with newcomers have not been successful in attracting the audience, which is why Saiyaara's success is being seen as an anomaly.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Ola Electric to unveil 'India Inside' vision at August 15 event in Tamil Nadu
Synopsis The annual 'Sankalp' event will take place on August 15 at Ola Electric's Gigafactory in Krishnagiri. "The company is set to unveil its India Inside vision across its products and technologies during Sankalp 2025," the company said in the statement.
