Director Mohit Suri is known for his musical romantic dramas and action thrillers. Over the years, one actor has consistently appeared in his films, leading many to believe he is Suri's lucky mascot: Shaad Randhawa. With the release of Suri's latest film, Saiyaara (2025), starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the spotlight is once again on Randhawa and his role in Suri's cinematic universe.

Shaad Randhawa made his Bollywood debut in Mohit Suri's Woh Lamhe (2006). Since then, he has appeared in almost every film directed by Suri, including Awarapan, Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, and Malang. In Saiyaara, Randhawa plays Prince, an established musician whose path crosses with the lead characters, Krrish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday) and Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda).

Suri himself has acknowledged the special bond he shares with Randhawa, calling him his "lucky mascot" and "emotional anchor". He clarified that Randhawa's presence in his films isn't due to "any compulsion or strategy" but because he "brings a sense of comfort and positive energy that lifts everyone around him". Suri has also expressed that he genuinely misses Randhawa's presence on sets when he is not part of the project.

Their relationship extends beyond professional collaborations. Suri and Randhawa's friendship began on the set of Tumsa Nahin Dekha. Suri has mentioned that during the preparation for Aashiqui 2, they would often discuss the film at Randhawa's home. He values Randhawa's support and camaraderie, especially given the isolating nature of being a director on set.

The consistency of Randhawa's presence in Suri's films has not gone unnoticed by fans. Social media users have drawn comparisons between Randhawa and Boman Irani, who frequently collaborates with director Rajkumar Hirani. Some fans have even jokingly stated that one cannot claim to be a true Mohit Suri fan without knowing Shaad Randhawa.

While Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015) did not feature Shaad Randhawa and didn't perform well at the box office, Suri has not explicitly attributed the film's failure to Randhawa's absence. However, he recognizes the unique connection they share.

Mohit Suri's filmography includes Murder 2 (2011), Aashiqui 2 (2013), Ek Villain (2014), Half Girlfriend (2017), Malang (2020), Ek Villain Returns, and the recent Saiyaara (2025). His films are known for their music and emotional depth. Whether Shaad Randhawa is indeed a "lucky mascot" or simply a cherished friend and collaborator, his presence has become a recognizable element in Mohit Suri's directorial ventures.