22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Viral video shows Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara is not just inspired but scene-to-scene copy of Korean film A Moment to Remember
Ahaan Panday's first film Saiyaara is now under scrutiny after a viral video alleged it closely mirrors the Korean classic A Moment to Remember. The video highlights striking resemblances between the two films, suggesting Saiyaara may be more of a remake than just an inspired version. As debate grows online, audiences are questioning the film's creative integrity. Amid this, take a look at the scene-by-scene comparison of both movies.
Video shows Saiyaara scene-to-scene copy of Korean film A Moment to Remember
Reacting to it, upset viewers mocked the makers and said that they are not surprised. One wrote, 'Every Mohit Suri's movie is a hit… until you realize it's a copy.' Another added, 'This movie is trending just because of the song and pr stunt all around.'
A third went on to add, 'Bollywood has no original good content.'
Watch the video here:
Original: A moment to Remember 2004Copy: Saiyaara 2025 🤡
What is Saiyaara about?
Saiyaara is a Bollywood love story about Krish, a young musician, and Vaani, a shy lyricist, who fall in love while making music together. Their happy life takes a turn when Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Krish is then faced with a tough choice—follow his dreams or stay by her side as her memory fades.
What is A Moment to Remember about?
A Moment to Remember is an emotional love story about Choi Chulsoo, a strong-willed construction worker with dreams of being an architect, and Kim Sujin, a fashion designer recovering from a broken relationship. After meeting a few times, they fall in love and get married. But their happiness is challenged when Sujin is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, and her fading memory tests their relationship.
Has this affected Saiyaara's performance at the box office?
Despite criticism over being a copy, Saiyaara is showing no signs of slowing down at the box office. The film has opened strong and continues to perform impressively. On Monday alone, it raked in a whopping Rs 24.25 crore, surpassing its opening day earnings of Rs 22 crore, bringing the total collection to an impressive Rs 108.75 crore in just four days.
