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NDTV
18 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Emraan Hashmi Rejected Aditya Roy Kapur's Character In Aashiqui 2
New Delhi: Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2 made Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor overnight sensations. The craze around the lead pair of the movie was unprecedented, and it was a huge boost to propel their careers forward. However, Mohit Suri's first choice for Aditya Roy Kapur's character, Rahul Jaykar, was his first hero, Emraan Hashmi. The Jannat 2 actor had revealed the reason behind rejecting the offer in an earlier interview. What's Happening Amid the humongous success of Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, led by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, people have been comparing it to his blockbuster Aashiqui 2, featuring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead. In an interview with Lallantop, Emran Hashmi got candid about the films he had rejected, which went on to become blockbusters. Among them was Aashiqui 2, where both Mahesh Bhatt and Mohit Suri believed he was the perfect fit. Mahesh Bhatt was one of the producers. Explaining the reason behind the same, Emraan Hashmi had said, " Aashiqui is a franchise that needs to be done with fresh faces. The franchise worked because the lead pair had no public perception, just like the original film (Rahul Roy, Anu Aggarwal). Aashiqui 2 will work with the actors who don't have a certain public image. Thus, I rejected the film." Speaking of regretting rejecting the film, Emraan Hashmi said, "I don't regret it. It made complete sense to me at that time. People may question it because, in retrospect, the film did well. But it did well because there were fresh faces. I don't think I would have been able to add value at that time. I had an image already." Emraan Hashmi Films With Mohit Suri Emraan Hashmi and Mohit Suri have collaborated previously in Zeher (2005), Kalyug (2005), Awarapan (2007), and Murder 2 (2011). Saiyaara Box-Office Collection Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has maintained its hold at the box office, paving the way for it to become one of the highest-grossing films of 2025. The Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda film has crossed the Rs 100 crore benchmark within four days of its release. After scripting history as one of the top 5 highest opening weekends of this year, Saiyaara became the seventh highest-grossing film of 2025. About Saiyaara Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film deals with love, loss, and heartbreak in a poignant way. The Mohit Suri film stars debutant Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, alongside Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a young aspiring writer diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. In A Nutshell There have been several comparisons between Mohit Suri's recent blockbuster Saiyaara and his previous hit Aashiqui 2. Both films revolve around themes of love and loss. While Saiyaara is led by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Aashiqui 2 made Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapur overnight stars despite having done a few films. In an older interview, Emraan Hashmi spoke about being approached for Aashiqui 2 first. He, however, spoke about how he did not believe he was the right fit for the movie as it needed new faces.
India.com
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Mohit Suri's Wife Uditaa Goswami Praises Director's ‘Saiyaara' Comeback In A Heartfelt Post
Mumbai: Former model and actress Uditaa Goswami has penned an appreciation note for her husband, filmmaker Mohit Suri, following the success of his comeback film 'Saiyaara.' Taking to Instagram, she penned a lengthy note in which she revealed that the film is the result of years of Suri's patience, hard work, frustration, anxiety, and sleepless nights. Uditaa shared a couple of pictures capturing the director's candid moments with her and their kids. The 'Zeher' wrote in the caption of her post, '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.' '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.' Goswami 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. '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) Mohit Suri's latest offering 'Saiyaara' marked the acting debut of Ahaan Panday, cousin of actress Ananya Panday and Aneet Padda. The romantic drama has crossed Rs. 100 crores in just its opening weekend.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mohit Suri's wife Uditaa reveals his comeback 'Saiyaara' is the result of years of sleepless nights and silent struggle
Former model and actress Uditaa Goswami has penned an appreciation note for her husband, filmmaker Mohit Suri , following the success of his comeback film "Saiyaara." View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐔𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢 (@uditaagoswami) Taking to Instagram, she penned a lengthy note in which she revealed that the film is the result of years of Suri's patience, hard work, frustration, anxiety, and sleepless nights. Uditaa shared a couple of pictures capturing the director's candid moments with her and their kids. The 'Zeher' wrote in the caption of her post, "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." Mohit Suri's Emotional Wrap on 'Saiyaara' Sets Hearts Ablaze "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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like $30K Goes a Long Way in This Clementi Condo squarerooms Read More And now, you haven't just reached that point-you've surpassed it. They can see it. We all can." Goswami 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. "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. Mohit Suri's latest offering "Saiyaara" marked the acting debut of Ahaan Panday , cousin of actress Ananya Panday and Aneet Padda . The romantic drama has crossed Rs. 100 crores in just its opening weekend.
NDTV
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Real-Life Saiyaara: Director Mohit Suri's Own Love Story Is No Less Than His Superhit Film
Mohit Suri is currently basking in the blockbuster success of his latest directorial Saiyaara, a film that has tugged at the nation's heartstrings and is rewriting box office records. But the man behind some of Hindi cinema's most passionate love stories, think Zeher, Kalyug, Aashiqui 2, and Ek Villain, isn't just a romantic on screen. He's a hopeless romantic in real life too. In a candid conversation with NDTV, Mohit Suri opened up about how he manifested the love of his life and wife, actor Uditaa Goswami. "I still feel like that boy who was sitting outside Amar Juice Centre in Mumbai, looking up at her hoarding from Paap (Uditaa Goswami's debut Hindi film which released in 2003), and saying I want to marry this girl. I didn't even know who she was. I just said it. And, I guess the universe was listening," said Mohit Suri, who directed Uditaa Goswami in his 2005 directorial debut Zeher. Mohit Suri recalled telling Paap 's director Pooja Bhatt, who is one of his first cousins, about the moment, never imagining that it would turn into reality. "I went for a (film) trial and Pooja introduced me to her. She said, 'Uditaa, this is Mohit. He wants to be a director, and he wants to marry you.' It was very embarrassing... But I guess that's when our love story really began." Today, the couple has been together for over 21 years. They tied the knot in 2013 and are parents to two children. "Even now, I feel excited when she praises me, and upset when she doesn't talk to me. She fights with me sometimes and says, 'You've left all your emotions for your films.' But I'm still that same boy in love with her," the director said. While Saiyaara continues to win hearts on screen, it's Mohit Suri's real-life love story that proves he's not just directing romance, he's living it.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saiyaara's director Mohit Suri is Alia Bhatt's cousin. His another cousin is also a Bollywood celeb. His mother was once an airhostess
Mohit Suri and the Bhatt family His directorial debut About Mohit Suri's wife, Uditaa Goswami He may be the man behind Bollywood blockbusters like Murder 2, Aashiqui 2, and Ek Villain, but director Mohit Suri 's life off-screen is just as interesting as the gripping dramas he brings to the big screen. With his recent directorial, Saiyaara recently crossing the ₹100 crore mark, Suri is back in the spotlight—not just for his cinematic success, but also for his deep family ties in the Suri was born in Mumbai to Daksh Suri, an MNC employee and Heena Suri, who worked as an air hostess. He grew up surrounded by Bollywood's first family—the Bhatts. His mother is the sister of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, making Suri the maternal cousin of Alia Bhatt , Pooja Bhatt, Rahul Bhatt, and Vishesh Bhatt. He is also the second cousin of Emraan Hashmi. With Mahesh, Mukesh, and Robin Bhatt as uncles, filmmaking runs deep in his that's not all—his personal and professional lives have long been intertwined. In 2005, Mohit made his directorial debut with Zeher, a romantic thriller starring Emraan Hashmi and model-turned-actress Uditaa Goswami. The film sparked buzz not just for its moody soundtrack and steamy scenes, but also for the off-screen chemistry brewing between the director and his lead actress. After dating for several years, Mohit Suri and Uditaa Goswami tied the knot in 2013. They now have two children—a daughter born in 2015 and a son born in marrying Mohit, Uditaa became part of the Bhatt clan, making her the sister-in-law of Alia Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, and Emraan Hashmi. Her journey to the spotlight began in Dehradun, where she completed her early education before stepping into modelling. Her big break came with Paap, opposite John Abraham, directed by Pooja Bhatt. But it was Zeher that turned her into a household name, especially for her electrifying chemistry with Emraan.
