Mohit Suri reveals he had to stop Ahaan Panday from crying for real during Saiyaara shoot: ‘They haven’t met someone who makes lifelong promises’

Mohit Suri’s latest romantic drama Saiyaara has been winning over audiences with its soulful music, heartfelt storyline, and the chemistry between debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. But behind one of the film’s most emotional moments was a real-life instance when Ahaan broke down on set, so much so that the director had to step in and tell him to control his tears.

In an interview with Red FM, Suri recalled the incident. “Mujhe sometimes bolna pada isko, ‘Mat ro yaar itna tu yeh scene mein.’ He said, ‘Mujhko bohot bura lag raha hai, sir. She’s saying this, and I’m feeling very bad.’ I said, ‘Tu acting nahi kar raha?’ He said, ‘Nahi, main acting nahi kar raha hun’,” the filmmaker shared.




‘They haven’t met someone who makes lifelong promises’

Suri went on to explain that the intensity of love in Saiyaara contrasts with the casual dating culture common among the younger generation. “Maybe they’ve not met someone who opened up their heart and made those promises jo commitment life bhar ki hoti hai... no matter what, I’m not going to leave you, I’m going to stand by you. I think these were just things that were moving them,” he said.



Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara follows the love story of Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday), a dreamer aspiring to be a singing sensation, and Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda), an aspiring journalist. The film explores how love, ambition, and societal pressures collide, leading to moments of heartbreak and hope. Released in theatres on July 18, the film has been praised for its emotional depth and fresh pairing. It has already crossed Rs 500 crore mark globally.

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