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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mohit Suri opens up on directing parts of 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha' before debuting with 'Zeher' - 'Anurag dada was unwell at the time'
With 'Saiyaara' drawing crowds and praise in equal measure, Mohit Suri is riding high. But even as his latest musical-romantic drama heads for blockbuster territory, the filmmaker is looking back — with gratitude, humour, and a few unexpected confessions. In a candid conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Mohit shared a lesser-known detail from his early career: before making his directorial debut with Zeher in 2005, he had already directed significant portions of another film — Tumsa Nahin Dekha. 'I had no formal training" He said, 'Anurag dada (Basu) was unwell at the time, and I had to step in and shoot some parts,' Mohit recalls. 'I had no formal training. That was my schooling — on set. I had assisted on eight Vikram Bhatt films and two of Anurag Basu 's, but this was different. I also got to work in post-production, which was a huge learning experience.' T umsa Nahin Dekha — starring Emraan Hashmi and Dia Mirza — may not have become a landmark film, but for Mohit, it was a defining moment. 'I didn't even intend to direct Zeher,' he admits. 'I had just written the idea and hoped Vishesh Films would produce it. But Bhatt saab and Mukesh ji simply said, 'Go make the film.' I didn't know if I was ready.' Twenty years later, 'Zeher' is remembered fondly — not just for its tight narrative but also for its iconic soundtrack, a hallmark of most Mohit Suri films. Quiet beginnings, bold choices Mohit was in his early 20s when 'Zeher' released. 'Siddharth Anand, Aditya Datt — all of us debuted around that time,' he notes. 'Back then, we started assisting early, we got our hands dirty. Today's generation has a different path, and that's fine. But I think I was lucky to get opportunities so young — even if they came with a push off the deep end.' Shaad Randhawa, a long-time collaborator who also features in 'Saiyaara', had once spoken about those early days in an interview: 'Mohit was just 21 when he stepped in on Tumsa Nahin Dekha. But even then, it was clear he had something special.' On comparisons with Anurag Basu's next With both 'Saiyaara' and Anurag Basu's upcoming film starring Kartik Aaryan in the musical space, Suri addressed comparisons directly. 'I'm very close to Dada… I went and narrated this film to him. He had started his film and I had finished mine by then. He didn't seem worried in the least.' 'There was a Rockstar being made when I was making Aashiqui 2,' he added. 'This is not Interstellar that we would worry about.' Meanwhile, 'Saiyaara' is getting good reviews from the audiences. Ananya Panday Cheers Cousin Ahaan Panday's 'Saiyaara' Debut: 'A Star Is Born'
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kartik Aaryan's film delayed due to Saiyaara? Anurag Basu breaks silence
'Aashiqui' sequel or not, anticipation is high around Anurag Basu and Kartik Aaryan coming together for a romantic film. Basu, fresh off the success of 'Metro... In Dino', will present Kartik in a never-seen-before avatar in a musical drama, alongside South sensation Sreeleela. The yet-to-be-titled film was initially slated for a Diwali release; however, it will now hit theatres only in 2026. As fans speculated the reason behind the delay, many in the industry believed that the success of Mohit Suri's Saiyaara prompted the makers to push the industry source shared that certain themes and elements in Kartik Aaryan's film are similar to 'Saiyaara', with both stories revolving around rising music stars and their star-crossed love stories. With audiences continuing to lap up the music and performances from 'Saiyaara', the team behind the new film reportedly wanted to avoid any direct comparisons. As a result, certain portions were reportedly rewritten, and the team was planning to reshoot speaking exclusively to India Today, director Anurag Basu denied these claims. He revealed that he had been aware of Mohit Suri's script for a long time, and the story was no surprise to him. "Given that both films feature performers as central characters, we knew comparisons would be drawn. But the two films are completely different from each other," Basu said. The filmmaker, though, did confirm the delay in the film's release, but attributed it to other reasons. 'Kartik was busy with Karan Johar's film ('Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri'), and I was also occupied with Metro's release. We'll soon move on to our next schedule and aim to wrap the film soon,' Anurag Basu not much has been revealed about the Kartik Aaryan–Anurag Basu film, it is said to be a spiritual sequel to the 'Aashiqui' franchise. Due to the ongoing legal battle with Vishesh Films, T-Series may not have secured rights to the Aashiqui title yet. However, audiences will hear the franchise's iconic title track in the new film, albeit in a revamped version. The chemistry between Kartik and Sreeleela is also being touted as a major highlight. The team is reportedly pumped up about delivering a romance that will be remembered for years to come. As of now, they are looking at an early 2026 Saiyaara was also initially developed by Mohit Suri as a part of the 'Aashiqui' lineage; however, that could not be materialised. Given this shared connection, it's only natural that some thematic similarities will Anurag Basu has dismissed suggestions that his film's delay is a 'Saiyaara' casualty, industry sources maintain that Son of Sardaar 2 was indeed impacted. The Ajay Devgn-starrer was originally set to release on July 25, but the team announced on Saturday that it has been pushed by a week, to August 1. While no official reason was cited, sources confirm that, given Saiyaara's box-office rampage, the makers did not want to disturb its momentum or get steamrolled by it. The move is intended to give Son of Sardaar 2 a clearer window for release and a better chance at performing in cinemas.- EndsYou May Also Like
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Aditya Roy Kapur came in shorts, chappals with socks: Director Mohit Suri recalls meeting Aashiqui 2 star for first time
Filmmaker Mohit Suri has been basking in the success of his recently released film, Saiyaara, these days. Suri is best known for directing Aashiqui 2, which has received cult status over the years. The director recently recalled meeting Aditya Roy Kapur for the first time during the casting process of their 2013 musical romantic drama. Mohit Suri remembers his first meeting with Aditya Roy Kapur In a recent podcast with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, Mohit Suri shared an anecdote of his first meeting with Aditya Roy Kapur during the making of Aashiqui 2. Suri took us back to its casting days when the Aashiqui 2 team had organized a talent hunt to choose the lead pairs for the 2013 movie. One of Mohit Suri's assistants had invited Aditya Roy Kapur to meet the director. Suri recalled that the actor didn't even know him back then. Kapur went to meet the filmmaker after Ranbir Kapoor advised him to do so. Recalling his first interaction with the Aashiqui 2 star, Mohit Suri shared that he showed up in shorts and a shirt and had chappals with socks on. "Main jab usse baat kar raha tha, wo ek revolving chair mein ghum raha tha (While I was talking to him, he was spinning around in a revolving chair)," the director added. Here's how Aditya Roy Kapur impressed Mohit Suri for the role in Aashiqui 2 In the same podcast, Mohit Suri recounted that while his assistants were "offended" by Aditya Roy Kapur's behavior, he had a different perspective. The Saiyaara director was impressed by Kapur's casual style of coming on a bike and imagined him as Rahul Jaykar arriving in a Range Rover. A brief about Aashiqui 2 Produced under the banners of Vishesh Films and T-Series Films, Aashiqui 2 delved into a turbulent romantic relationship between Rahul Jaykar, a failing musician, and Aarohi Keshav Shikre, an aspiring singer. Aditya Roy Kapur played the role of Rahul, and Shraddha Kapoor was cast as his love interest, Aarohi, in the 2013 release. It turned out to be a blockbuster. Aashiqui 2 was a spiritual successor to Aashiqui, which was released in 1990.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor appeared in shorts and slippers for his audition, was questioned for unprofessionalism, but director liked his look, became a superstar, he is…
This actor appeared in shorts and slippers for his audition, was questioned for unprofessionalism, but director liked his look, became a superstar, he is... In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, it's usually the dazzling lives of celebrities that come to the forefront. However, what happens behind the scenes when the curtain falls is a lot more than what meets the eye. Behind the sparkling appearance of a celebrity, there is a lot of primping and grooming that takes place. Actors usually go through rigorous grooming and preparation before their big break. From Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor to Sara Ali Khan, we all have seen these celebrities going through a dramatic transformation right before their launch, but in a world where people are supposed to be prim and proper at all times, there was one such celebrity who defied all such norms. And it was his nonchalant approach that made him a star. The person that we are talking about is none other than Aditya Roy Kapur. Recently, Mohit Suri, who is currently basking in the success of his blockbuster film Saiyaara, opened up about the unforgettable moment when Aditya showed up for the audition of Aashiqui 2 in nothing but casual shorts and slippers. Aditya Kapur Didn't Know Mohit Suri Suri recalled that while they were searching for new faces for Aashiqui 2, they launched a talent hunt but couldn't get a promising result. Then one day, an AD called Aditya Roy Kapoor, who was completely unaware about the project or even who Mohit Suri was, however, it was Ranbir Kapoor who encouraged Aditya to meet Suri, calling him a 'good director.' Aditya Roy Kapur's Nonchalant Behaviour What was surprising was that, in an audition, where most budding actors put their best foot forward, Aditya Roy Kapoor appeared in a laid-back look, donning beach shorts, an old T-shirt, and slippers. This nonchalant behaviour of Aditya Roy Kapur really disappointed Suri's team; they questioned his unprofessional attitude. However, Mohit was of a different belief. Instead of thinking that Aditya was casual in his approach, he saw something raw, something real in Aditya's vibe that matched the soul of his character, Rahul Jaykar Suri said ', 'All my assistants were very annoyed and were wondering what kind of behaviour is this. But this thought came to my mind – this guy has come here on a bike. If this guy had come in a Range Rover, he would have been my character, Rahul Jaykar. So I believe the best casting happens when the camera is not rolling'. Later, Aashiqui 2 starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor turned out to be a major box office hit. The film was made under the big banner production of Vishesh Films and T-Series. The plot of the film revolved around a fading singer and a rising starlet, which struck an emotional chord with everyone and resonates with the audience even today.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aditya Roy Kapur Came For Aashiqui 2 Audition In Shorts And Chappals, Recalls Mohit Suri
Mohit Suri said that he believes the best casting often happens when the camera isn't rolling. He also shared an interesting story behind casting Aditya Roy Kapur for Aashiqui 2. Filmmaker Mohit Suri is currently basking in the success of his recently released film Saiyaara, starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The director has often mentioned that he was about to reject Ahaan for the role of Krish Kapoor. However, his perspective changed when Ahaan let his guard down off-camera—only then did he truly see the character in him. Similarly, Mohit Suri also shared an interesting behind-the-scenes story behind casting Aditya Roy Kapur for Aashiqui 2. He recalled that the actor's casual demeanour offended his assistants, however, Suri saw something different. While speaking with Siddharth Kannan, Mohit Suri recalled how casually Aditya Roy Kapur came for the audition of Aashiqui 2. He said that initially a nationwide talent hunt was held to discover new faces for the film. However, that turned out to be a disaster. 'Then suddenly, one of my assistants called Aditya Roy Kapur. I think Aditya didn't even know who I was. He had no idea. I think Ranbir (Kapoor) told him, 'Go meet him, he's a good director." Aditya showed up in shorts, chappals with socks, and a shirt. And while I was talking to him, he was spinning around in a revolving chair." He further added that his assistants were 'offended' and found his behaviour unprofessional. However, Mohit Suri was convinced he saw his character Rahul Jaykar come to life. 'All my assistants were very offended, wondering what kind of behaviour this was. But in my mind, I was thinking- this guy has come here on a bike. If this same guy had arrived in a Range Rover, he would be my character, Rahul Jaykar. So I believe the best casting happens when the camera isn't rolling," said Mohit Suri. Aashiqui 2, starring Aditya and Shraddha Kapoor, was directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the banners Vishesh Films and T-Series Films. The film centered around a turbulent romantic relationship between a failing singer Rahul Jaykar and aspiring singer Aarohi Keshav Shirke. The film released in 2013, and became a huge success at the box office. First Published: July 19, 2025, 16:38 IST 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.
