Mohit Suri, the director known for his intense and emotionally resonant love stories, is once again capturing hearts with his upcoming film, "Saiyaara." In a recent interview, Suri shared his perspective on what makes a love story truly work, emphasizing the beauty and authenticity found in the imperfections of human beings. According to Suri, "Flawed, imperfect people make perfect and complete love stories." This philosophy is central to his approach in "Saiyaara," where he aims to portray a genuine and relatable romance between two individuals with their own sets of flaws.
Suri, who is celebrating his 20th year in the Hindi film industry, has a track record of delivering memorable love stories such as "Aashiqui 2", "Ek Villain" and "Malang". He believes that a compelling love story requires an emotional connection with the audience, which can only be achieved when the romance feels real. He feels that love stories need to touch the heart and soul to be successful. He feels that a good love story cannot exist if there are no conflicts between the characters. These conflicts and imperfections create opportunities for growth, understanding, and a deeper bond between the lovers.
"Saiyaara," which translates to "wandering celestial body," stars debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The teaser of the film has already generated significant buzz, with many praising the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's promise of a true-blue love story. The film is produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF), known for its legacy of iconic romantic films and is directed by Mohit Suri.
Suri revealed that "Saiyaara" is one of the most special love stories he has directed in his two-decade-long career and that the film holds a piece of his heart because of the romance that the young leads experience.
Suri's approach to music in "Saiyaara" is also noteworthy. He has been collecting melodies and songs for over five years, carefully curating them to create a fresh and soulful album. The title track, which introduces Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami, two talented artists from Kashmir, reflects the love, longing, and heart that Suri aims to convey through his film. Another song from the film, "Tum Ho Toh", sung by Vishal Mishra, is a testament to Suri's commitment to creating impactful music. He has known Vishal for over 12 years and believes that Vishal has created magic with the song.
Before diving into "Saiyaara," Suri took a moment to rediscover his passion for the romance genre. After a period of feeling creatively disconnected and observing the trend of action-packed spectacles in Bollywood, he found inspiration in "The Romantics," a Netflix docuseries about Yash Chopra and the history of romance in Indian cinema. This led him to pivot back to romantic films, and he decided to create "Saiyaara".
"Saiyaara" is set to release in theaters worldwide on July 18, 2025.
