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Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
'Saiyaara's Mohit Suri on manifesting marrying Udita Goswami after seeing her hoarding; Recalls universe conspiring in his favour- Read more
Mohit Suri , the man behind 'Saiyaara' and several acclaimed romantic films, recently opened up about a deeply personal chapter of his life, how he unknowingly manifested marrying his wife, Udita Goswami . In a candid chat with NDTV, the filmmaker recalled the first moment he saw Udita — not in person, but on a hoarding — and how that one fleeting moment somehow shaped the rest of his life. Read on to know more. 'I just said it as a joke…' Mohit remembered the exact moment vividly. Sitting outside Mumbai's Amar Juice Centre, he spotted a giant hoarding of Paap, Udita's debut film, and was instantly captivated. At the time, he had no idea who she was. But something clicked. Jokingly, he told Pooja Bhatt — the film's director — that he wanted to marry her. 'The universe was just listening at that time,' he shared. What started as a lighthearted comment soon turned into a surreal twist of fate when Pooja introduced him to Udita during a film trial, saying, 'He's Mohit. He wants to be a director and marry you.' While Mohit admits it was embarrassing, that marked the beginning of a love story that would span over two decades. 21 years of love — and counting Reflecting on their bond, Mohit described himself as a 'hopeless romantic.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo He admitted that even after 21 years, Udita's praise still lights him up, and her silence can affect him deeply. He also acknowledged the challenges — Udita sometimes tells him to leave his emotions for his films — but he knows their connection is strong. Their relationship, which began during the filming of Zeher — Mohit's directorial debut and Udita's breakthrough — grew slowly into a lasting companionship. From hoarding to home Udita's journey from Assam to Mumbai led her into the modelling world and eventually Bollywood. Though their relationship hit rocky patches, especially in 2010, they stayed the course. After nearly a decade of love, they tied the knot on January 29, 2013. Today, they are proud parents to two children, Devi and Karma. Mohit Suri's Emotional Wrap on 'Saiyaara' Sets Hearts Ablaze
NDTV
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
To Mohit Suri On Saiyaara Success, Big Love From Wife Udita Goswami
New Delhi: Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, which hit theatres on Friday, has surpassed all expectations and crossed the Rs 100-crore mark at the box office. Celebrating the film's success, actress Udita Goswami has now shared a heartfelt post for her director-husband. Udita shared a series of pictures on Instagram, one of which featured Mohit with their kids. The follow-up slides showed the couple posing for selfies together. In the caption, Udita wrote, "Mohit Suri, I honestly don't know where to begin—it feels a little strange saying this out loud because we usually keep things private. At home, I rarely express my appreciation; I'm more often the one giving reminders: 'Turn off the lights,' 'Switch off the AC,' 'Hang your wet towel,' 'Give me some attention,' 'Stop watching TV or playing games on your phone…' And when I ask for help around the house, you say, 'All I know is how to make movies.' Well, that, you definitely do." She added, "This moment didn't come easy. It's the result of years of patience, hard work, frustration, anxiety, sleepless nights, and the quiet insecurity of waiting for your time—while still holding on to the belief that you were good enough. You wanted our kids to witness the highs you once had, to feel proud of their father. And now, you haven't just reached that point—you've surpassed it. They can see it. We all can." Udita further credited Mohit Suri for the success of Saiyaara. She penned, "I know people love taking credit when something big succeeds, but when it comes to #Saiyaara, it's all you. I'm not vain enough to believe otherwise. You sacrificed a lot to pursue your vision—turned down so many tempting offers, started fresh, and rebuilt everything from the ground up." "You're a star maker—you don't need stars to shine, and you've never compromised on your creative integrity. It should always be your way. And I hope this film shows everyone just how powerful that can be. That said… don't forget: you still have to come home, hang your wet towel, and switch off the AC," she concluded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? (@uditaagoswami) Reacting to the post, Mohit Suri wrote, "I am who i am because i have YOU @uditaagoswami." Saiyaara actor Ahaan Panday's mother Deanne added, "Ha ha ha so well said .. so perfectly written .. all from the heart & we all agree. Love you all & so much gratitude for being in our lives. God bless & thank you." Actor Ayushmann Khurrana dropped a red heart emoji in the comment section. Saiyaara marked the debut of Chunky Panday's nephew and Ananya Panday's cousin, Ahaan Panday. The film also featured Aneet Padda in a lead role.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Wife Udita Goswami Has A Message For 'Star Maker' Mohit Suri: 'Still Have To Hang Your Wet Towel...'
Last Updated: Udita Goswami shared an emotional tribute to husband Mohit Suri after Saiyaara's success, praising his hard work and sacrifices. The film grossed Rs 150 crore. Udita Goswami, wife of Saiyaara director Mohit Suri, shared an emotional and deeply personal tribute to him after the massive success of the Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda film. In a rare public post, Udita opened up about the years of quiet struggle, hard work and sacrifice that led to this moment. She admitted that at home, she's usually the one keeping things practical—nagging him about wet towels and lights left on—so expressing love like this doesn't come naturally. But the success of Saiyaara moved her enough to break that pattern. Udita wrote, 'I honestly don't know where to begin—it feels a little strange saying this out loud because we usually keep things private. At home, I rarely express my appreciation; I'm more often the one giving reminders: 'Turn off the lights," 'Switch off the AC," 'Hang your wet towel," 'Give me some attention," 'Stop watching TV or playing games on your phone…" And when I ask for help around the house, you say, 'All I know is how to make movies." Well, that, you definitely do." She continued, 'This moment didn't come easy. It's the result of years of patience, hard work, frustration, anxiety, sleepless nights, and the quiet insecurity of waiting for your time—while still holding on to the belief that you were good enough. You wanted our kids to witness the highs you once had, to feel proud of their father. And now, you haven't just reached that point—you've surpassed it. They can see it. We all can." Opening up on the sacrifices Mohit made, Udita added, 'I know people love taking credit when something big succeeds, but when it comes to #Saiyaara, it's all you. I'm not vain enough to believe otherwise. You sacrificed a lot to pursue your vision—turned down so many tempting offers, started fresh, and rebuilt everything from the ground up." The film has made Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda into overnight stars. To this, Udita wrote, 'You're a star maker—you don't need stars to shine, and you've never compromised on your creative integrity. It should always be your way. And I hope this film shows everyone just how powerful that can be." Saiyaara has made Rs 150 gross crore at the box office. First Published: July 22, 2025, 20:44 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Mohit Suri's wife, once a bold sensation opposite Emraan Hashmi, also related to Alia Bhatt by..,she is…
Meet Mohit Suri's wife, once a bold sensation opposite Emraan Hashmi, also related to Alia Bhatt by..,she is… If you are a 90s kid, you might remember the song 'Agar Tum Mil Jao' and the dancing hit 'Jhalak Dikla Jaa'. If you do, then chances are you also know the glamorous Udita Goswami. Once known as a bold and dazzling face of the early 2000s in Bollywood, Udita became a familiar face with her famous hit songs and striking performances. But the journey of this woman's uphill and absence was quick. In no time, she became a sensation, and in just as little time, she vanished just as quickly. Who is Udita Goswami? Coming from Dehradun, Udita studied at Cambrian Hall and D.A.V Public School. She started her professional career by modelling and captivating the audience with her striking performance in Khoob Lagti Ho alongside Upen Patel. But her breakthrough moment was with Pooja Bhatt's directorial debut Paap (2003). In this film, she featured opposite John Abraham. However, the film that really rose her to fame was Zeher. Her sizzling chemistry with Emraan Hashmi was widely hailed and appreciated. Their chemistry, particularly in Agar Tum Mil Jao, became iconic. Further, the two returned with Aksar that cemented her image with the superhit track Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. Udita Goswami's Work In her short-lived career trajectory, she appeared in many films, including Aggar, Kisse Pyaar Karoon, Fox, Chase, Rokkk, and Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai. Her last appearance was in Diary of a Butterfly in 2012. After that, she stepped away from the world of the limelight. When Was Her Breakthrough Moment? Now Udita lives a much quieter and a peaceful life. She tied the knot with celebrated filmmaker Mohit Suri in 2013. The duo embraced parenthood and gave birth to two daughters, daughter Devi (born in 2015) and son Karrma (born in 2018). Udita is now also a DJ, as her bio reads. Speaking of her connection with Bollywood. She is also connected to Bollywood royalty; she's the sister-in-law of Pooja Bhatt and Alia Bhatt, and actor Emraan Hashmi is her brother-in-law.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
There's whitewashing in rom-com films, it's all hunky-dory: Mohit Suri
Mumbai, Jul 19 (PTI) In love, there will be pain, says filmmaker Mohit Suri, who aims to explore the deeper, often uncomfortable truths of relationships in his films, including his latest 'Saiyaara". Suri, known for movies such as 'Aashiqui 2", 'Awarapan", and 'Malang", said he wants to push back against the idealised portrayal of love that is often seen in mainstream romance dramas. 'In love, there will be pain. There is a certain whitewashing in a rom-com where everything is hunky-dory. When there is separation in love, it hurts, and if it doesn't hurt, it's not love enough to let the person go. Maybe I put more spotlight on it. 'For me, love is not about dancing in the mountains and flowers. Even though I've done that in some context, like in 'Humari Adhuri Kahani', but not the dancing part. If love is not real, then it's not felt. I believe in it more than I fantasise about it, and that's why I try to make films about love," Suri told PTI in an interview. Released Friday, 'Saiyaara" is an intense love story of a young couple, played by Ahaan Panday, who makes his acting debut and Aneet Padda, known for featuring in web series 'Big Girls Don't Cry" and the Kajol-starrer film 'Salaam Venky". The film is backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF). 'The song was taking me back to the moment when I met Udita (Goswami, his wife). When I made this song, I was standing under a hoarding of another film that Udita did, called 'Paap'. 'I told a school friend that 'She's so beautiful, I want to marry this girl'. Now, today, 21 years later, I'm married to her and share two children," he said. Suri believes the music in his films is always born from the script, highlighting memorable tracks such as 'Agar Tum Mil Jao", 'Woh Lamhe Woh Baatein", 'Aadat", 'Tujhe Dekh Dekh", 'Kya Mujhe Pyar Hai", 'Chal Chale Apne Ghar", 'Haal-E-Dil", 'Sunn Raha Hai", 'Tum Hi Ho", 'Galliyan", 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani", and 'Phir Bhi Main Tumko Chahunga". 'The songs have always been situational. It's the film that inspired them. I find it so much easier when you have a script, a character, a situation. So, if the music of my film is good, it's because it's been inspired by the film." The director also praised the newcomers Ahaan and Aneet for their dedication towards the film and said they were apt choices for the lead roles. Suri said the two actors watched his previous films to understand the nuances the filmmaker brings to his storytelling. 'It's important to watch the films you're working on, the kind of person you're working with, because somewhere, something of yours bleeds into your film. So, what I like the most about these two was that they were film buffs before they became actors and not fashion icons and so-called influencers," Suri added. The director also expressed excitement over the sequel to his 2007 movie, 'Aawarapan". Suri's cousin, actor Emraan Hashmi, is returning for the follow-up, which will be directed by 'Filmistaan" fame Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt. 'They are making a sequel for it 18 years later. I don't think many film directors can have this luxury that a film that didn't do well at the box office years is being made into a sequel or remake," Suri said, adding that he would love to reunite with Hashmi when he has an apt script for him. PTI KKP RB RB view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 17:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
