Mohit Suri Says He Abandoned The Idea Of 'Saiyaara' With Newcomers, Until This Duo Impressed Him

The trailer of Saiyaara, has finally dropped, and it's already winning hearts online. The film marks the grand debut of two fresh faces, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. To those who don't know, Ahaan Panday comes from a Bollywood family; he is the cousin of Ananya Panday, which has once again riled up the ever-brewing debate over nepotism. Being a star kid comes with its weight; the expectations are sky-high, and comparisons are inevitable. However, Ahaan has delivered, and netizens are already impressed by his performance in the trailer. This is what the director, Mohit Suri, has to say about the debutant.

Mohit Suri on finding leads for Saiyaara

Director, Mohit Suri candidly shared that he had almost scrapped the idea of making Saiyaara with newcomers. He admitted that he hadn't come across debutants with the acting calibre that the story demanded until he saw Ahaan and Aneet. He was impressed by their acting, emotional depth and called their auditions 'a breath of fresh air.' He 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." 

Mohit Suri on working with newcomers, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda

After watching Ahaan and Aneet's auditions, Mohit decided to spend time with them to assess their potential honestly. Their sincerity and talent blew him away, convincing him they were the perfect fit to bring his vision to life. He admitted no one expects newcomers to be as promising as experienced nepo stars like Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, but it is expected of them to hold their own on screen. He said:

"No one expects newcomers to have Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's level of acting, but they need to be actors who hold their own on screen….Then I saw the auditions of Ahaan and Aneet and decided to spend time with them to get convinced about their acting, intellectual and emotional depth. I was blown away that here are two fresh new actors who have it in them to act, to surrender to a vision!"

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Saiyaara is all set to bring back that Yash Raj charm

Saiyaara is a romantic drama that brings together the emotional storytelling of Mohit Suri with the production brilliance of Yash Raj Films. The story promises to explore young, passionate love with all its highs and heartbreaks. This is the first collaboration between YRF and Mohit, both of whom are known for delivering films that touch the heart. Fans are genuinely excited to see what this combination has in store for them.

Fans are already sold out for Saiyaara

The trailer for Saiyaara was released on July 9, 2025, and netizens are loving it. Social media is flooding with excitement and praise for the lead pair. The trailer has garnered over 4 million views within 24 hours, and comments like "The casting is so so good. After so many years, I got excited for a movie" and "Can't believe Ahaan ki ye first movie hai acting bro!!" are already pouring in. Fans are eager to see what fresh magic Ahaan and Aneet bring. The film is set to hit theatres on July 18, 2025, and fans are already counting the days!

What are your thoughts about Saiyaara?

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