Did Ahaan Panday almost lose ‘Saiyaara' due to Shah Rukh Khan mimicry video? Mohit Suri clarifies
Mohit Suri
has revealed that debutant
Ahaan Panday
nearly missed out on his lead role in 'Saiyaara' a romantic musical drama, due to an old mimicry video of Shah Rukh Khan that resurfaced online. The video, which showed Ahaan recreating iconic scenes from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and 'Mohabbatein', drew criticism and raised doubts about his casting.
Mohit Suri says Ahaan Panday's mimicry video was endearing, not disqualifying
In an interview with Radio Nasha, Mohit Suri clarified that Ahaan Panday's mimicry video was made well before he joined the industry. He shared that while his wife found the video endearing, he hadn't seen it himself. By the time they met, Ahaan had already taken it down after being advised to focus on acting over mimicry.
Initially, Mohit Suri didn't think Ahaan Panday was right for the role and was advised by Aditya Chopra to meet him for dinner to let him down gently.
However, after spending time with Ahaan until 3 AM, Suri saw his character come alive in him. Later, in a playful twist, Ahaan sent Suri all his bad audition videos on WhatsApp, joking, 'Look who you've cast.'
'Saiyaara' marks Ahaan Panday's debut opposite Aneet Padda
The film stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles and explores a rollercoaster romance set against a musical backdrop. The trailer, released on July 9, has garnered over 4 million views, with fans praising the fresh pairing and emotional tone.
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Mohit Suri says 'Saiyaara' is not another 'Aashiqui 2'
While comparisons to Aashiqui 2 are inevitable, Mohit Suri clarified that Saiyaara is a completely different story. He explained that it follows a young boy chasing big dreams, someone who hasn't even tasted success yet. In fact, Suri added, Saiyaara feels more personal and closer to his own early years.
The film is set to release in theatres on July 18, 2025, and marks Suri's first collaboration with
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