Mohit Suri `Almost Gave Up` On Saiyaara Until He Saw Ahaan, Aneet`s Auditions
Updated on: 09 July, 2025 03:44 PM IST |Shweta Shah

Why was Mohit Suri so sure about making Saiyaara with newcomers?
The trailer of Saiyaara has taken the internet by storm. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda`s romantic saga looks promising, leaving fans wanting more. But did you know Mohit Suri was close to not making the film with newcomers?
The acclaimed filmmaker once revealed that he was almost sure of not making Saiyaara with debutants. This was until he saw Ahaan and Aneet`s audition for the lead roles. He blamed newcomers often lack of talent and respect for craft.
Speaking about his upcoming film`s journey, Suri said, “I wouldn’t have made Saiyaara if I hadn’t found formidable actors like Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. I was honestly thinking about making something else before my path crossed with Yash Raj Films, which was looking for a young love story and was grooming Ahaan and Aneet to star in such a film.”
“When you make a love story with debutants, they have to be convincing as actors to pull off the emotional layers... I didn’t come across debutants with acting calibre... I had given up on the idea of making this script with debutants,” he further explained.
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After meeting countless aspiring actors, the Ek Villain director had considered casting established faces to ensure Saiyaara was a commercial success. However, there were changes of plans when he saw Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday`s auditions.
“I met YRF, and then I saw the auditions... I was blown away that there are two absolutely fresh new actors who have it in them to act, to surrender to a vision,” he shared.
Saiyaara also marks the first ever collaboration between Yash Raj Films and Mohit Suri, both known for crafting compelling and moving love stories.
YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani said, “We were looking to tell a real love story that connects to today’s youth... This collaboration with Mohit Suri was always meant to happen. Saiyaara has all the tropes of the vintage Mohit Suri romance that everyone has loved for over 20 years.”
The film`s music is already garnering many eyeballs and is already being called `album of the year`. The songs are sung by talented singers like Faheem-Arslan, Jubin Nautiyal, Arijit Singh & Mithoon, Vishal Mishra, and Sachet-Parampara.
Saiyaara will see a theatrical release on July 18.
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